Son of Iran's last shah takes center stage
Reza Pahlavi, son of Iran's last shah, was awarded a 'Freedom Prize' in Frankfurt, drawing thousands of supporters. The event occurred amidst ongoing discussions regarding German military policy and regional Iranian politics.
Why it matters
The event highlights the ongoing influence of the Iranian diaspora and the symbolic role of the Pahlavi family in current opposition movements against the Iranian government.
Iranian opposition leader Reza Pahlavi accepted a peace prize in the name of the Iranian people in Frankfurt. Meanwhile, Germany's defense minister said he believes military conscription will not be needed. DW has more.
https://p.dw.com/p/5PBM5 Prefer DW on Google Supporters of Reza Pahlavi gathered in Frankfurt Image: Boris Roessler/dpa/picture alliance Advertisement Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know Iranian opposition politician Reza Pahlavi accepted a "Freedom Prize" in Frankfurt More than 18,000 people rallied to show support for Pahlavi, but some others protested Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said the voluntary recruitment scheme for the German armed forces seems sufficient at present, with no need for conscription This is a roundup of the top stories from and about Germany on the weekend of Saturday, November 7, and Sunday, November 8, 2026:
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