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Reza Pahlavi Receives German Freedom Prize, Pledges to Give It to Iranian People
Reza Pahlavi, heir to the Iranian monarchy, received the "Prize for Freedom" in Frankfurt on November 7, 2026, pledging to give it to the Iranian people after a regime change.
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- 01Reza Pahlavi received the "Prize for Freedom" in Frankfurt on November 7, 2026.
- 02Pahlavi vowed to transfer the award to the Iranian people after a regime change.
- 03The ceremony was organized by the German Friedrich Naumann Foundation.
- 04The event faced protests from the Iranian diaspora and former political prisoners.
- 05Several German political parties boycotted the award ceremony.
- 06Critics pointed to Pahlavi's support for Israel and past regime.
The award ceremony, organized by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation, faced significant opposition from Iranian diaspora members and some German political parties. Critics cited Pahlavi's past and his stance on Israel as reasons for their objections.
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