Friedrich Naumann Foundation: Shah's son receives award for the Iranian people - demonstrations
On the sidelines of the award ceremony in Frankfurt's Paulskirche, numerous supporters are waving flags for Reza Pahlavi. Others are critical of him. A large rally is planned for the afternoon.
Reza Pahlavi, an Iranian opposition politician and son of the 1979-deposed Shah, received the Freedom Prize from the Friedrich-Naumann-Stiftung in Frankfurt. The award was given to the Iranian people for their desire for freedom, with Pahlavi accepting it on their behalf. Thousands of people demonstrated in Frankfurt, with around 5,000 present at midday and 30,000 expected to attend a rally in the Ostpark.
Pahlavi, who lives in exile in the US and has presented himself as a potential transitional leader, stated that he sees his role as a bridge-builder and that the Islamic Republic is not the legitimate government of Iran.
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