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On Camera, 'Red Liquid' Thrown On Iran's Exiled Prince Reza Pahlavi In Berlin
Reza Pahlavi, Iran's exiled Crown Prince, was splashed with a red liquid believed to be tomato juice as he left a Berlin building. Security detained the attacker, and Pahlavi remained unfazed. The incident followed his criticisms of a US-Iran ceasefire and his calls for greater EU pressure on Tehran.
Why It Matters
The episode highlights tensions surrounding Iran's opposition figures in exile and how European capitals engage with Iran's regime and its dissidents.
Timeline
6 Events
Pahlavi's stance on diplomacy and regime behavior
April 23, 2026
Pahlavi argued that while diplomacy should be given a chance, it has been given enough opportunities, and the ceasefire assumes the regime will change, which he doubts will happen.
Politico reports Pahlavi's EU pressure calls
April 23, 2026
Politico reported that Pahlavi urged EU leaders to apply more pressure on the Tehran regime, calling for actions to stop executions and to release political prisoners.
Pahlavi comments after the Berlin incident
April 23, 2026
Pahlavi had just left a news briefing where he criticized the ceasefire between the United States and Iran, saying the agreement risks maintaining the status quo and that diplomacy should not be the sole approach.
Red liquid attack on Reza Pahlavi in Berlin
April 23, 2026
As Pahlavi left a building in Berlin, a man walking behind him threw a red liquid, believed to be tomato juice, onto his back, neck and blazer. Security personnel detained the attacker, and Pahlavi appeared unfazed by the incident.
Pahlavi not invited to meet government representatives in Berlin
April 23, 2026
Reports indicate that Pahlavi was not invited to meet with any government representatives during his visit to Berlin.
Pahlavi posts on X ahead of Berlin visit
April 22, 2026
Ahead of his Berlin visit, Reza Pahlavi posted on X that he was visiting Berlin to be the 'voice' for Iranians who continue to fight for their freedom.