16-02-2026

Global Protests Against Iranian Government Intensify

Date: 16-02-2026
Sources: bbc.com: 1 | foxnews.com: 1 | news.sky.com: 1
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Source: foxnews.com

Image content: image depicts a crowd of people participating in a protest or rally. The main subject or scene shown is a large gathering of individuals holding flags and signs. Visible people, objects, and locations include a dense crowd of protesters, Iranian flags, signs with text, and buildings in the background. The image shows a crowd of people holding Iranian flags and signs, with some individuals displaying images and roses, standing in front of buildings

Summary

Hundreds of thousands of people worldwide protested against the Iranian government, calling for regime change and democracy. The protests, sparked by economic turmoil and discontent with Iran's leaders, were held in major cities including Munich, Toronto, and Los Angeles. The exiled Iranian crown prince, Reza Pahlavi, attended the protests and denounced the government's crackdown on recent demonstrations.

Key Points

  • Hundreds of thousands protested in cities worldwide, including Munich, Toronto, and Los Angeles
  • Reza Pahlavi, exiled Iranian crown prince, attended protests and called for regime change
  • Protests were sparked by economic turmoil and discontent with Iran's leaders

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Hundreds of thousands join Iran protests around the world

Hundreds of thousands of people worldwide protested against the Iranian government on Saturday, following calls from Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's former leader. The largest protests were held in Munich, Los Angeles, and Toronto, with smaller demonstrations in cities like Tel Aviv, Lisbon, Sydney, and London. Pahlavi denounced the Iranian government's crackdown on recent protests, where over 6,000 people were killed. His daughter, Noor Pahlavi, called on US President Donald Trump to end nuclear talks with Iran's leadership. The protests were sparked by economic turmoil and discontent with Iran's leaders, with many demonstrators chanting Pahlavi's name and calling for his return to political leadership. Critics question whether Pahlavi's vision for Iran would lead to a democracy.
Entities: Reza Pahlavi, Iran, Munich, Los Angeles, TorontoTone: neutralSentiment: negativeIntent: inform

Munich sees 250,000 anti-Iran protesters in Global Day of Action Rally | Fox News

Hundreds of thousands of people protested in major cities worldwide on Saturday, calling for regime change in Iran. The largest protest took place in Munich, Germany, where over 250,000 people gathered, chanting 'regime change' and 'democracy for Iran.' Exiled Iranian crown prince Reza Pahlavi attended the Munich protest, stating that intervention from the US could expedite the regime's downfall. Similar protests were held in cities like Toronto, Melbourne, and Los Angeles, with an estimated 350,000 people marching in Toronto. US Senator Lindsey Graham and Iranian-American activist Dr. Sheila Nazarian voiced their support for the protests, emphasizing the need for basic human dignity and freedom in Iran.
Entities: Reza Pahlavi, Iran, Munich, Germany, Donald TrumpTone: positiveSentiment: positiveIntent: inform

Family of Iranian protester forced to 'pay for the bullet that killed their son' | World News | Sky News

The article reports on the story of Nasrin, an Iranian woman living in Germany, whose nephew Hooman was killed during anti-regime protests in Iran in January. Nasrin recounts the traumatic events surrounding Hooman's death, including the family's experience of collecting his body and being forced to pay for the bullet that killed him. She expresses her outrage and grief, blaming the Iranian government and its leaders for Hooman's death. Nasrin also discusses the wider protests that began in December, the government's crackdown on protesters, and the international response, including comments from US President Donald Trump. She expresses skepticism about Trump's intentions and emphasizes the need for support from the international community to help Iranians achieve democratic change from within.
Entities: Nasrin, Hooman, Iran, Germany, LahijanTone: emotionalSentiment: negativeIntent: inform