Twice as many as expected: 200,000 people demonstrate against Iranian government in Munich
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200,000 Rally for Iranian Freedom Amid Security SummitTwice the expected crowd gathered peacefully in Munich, urging democratic change during the global security conference weekend.
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- Approximately 200,000 people peacefully protested the Iranian regime in Munich, doubling the anticipated turnout.
- The event was organized by The Munich Circle and strategically timed to coincide with the international security conference.
- Exiled opposition figure Reza Pahlavi called for global solidarity and condemned the regime’s violent repression.
- Simultaneous demonstrations occurred in Toronto and Los Angeles as harsh crackdowns on protests continued inside Iran.
The fate of Iran is not just an Iranian issue. It is a crucial test for global security in our time.— Reza Pahlavi, exiled opposition leader, speaking at a demonstration in Munich.
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