# Germany news: Frankfurt braces for Iran protests

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/germany-news-frankfurt-braces-for-iran-protests/
- Published: 2026-11-07T09:08:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-07T10:25:22+00:00
- Original publisher: DW (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.dw.com/en/germany-news-frankfurt-braces-for-iran-protests/live-79883533?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
- Topics: Europe, Government, Middle East, Politics, World

## Key points

- Pahlavi’s Frankfurt appearance is expected to prompt protests and counterprotests.
- Critics oppose the peace prize awarded in the name of Iran’s people.
- Pistorius says voluntary recruitment may make conscription unnecessary.

## Summary

Iranian opposition figure Reza Pahlavi’s appearance in Frankfurt is expected to draw supporters and critics to demonstrations, with possible traffic disruption. The protests centre on the decision to give him a peace prize in the name of Iran’s people, which has prompted objections from Iranian groups and German political figures.

Frankfurt has set up barriers, loudspeaker towers and a stage in Ostpark, where a march is expected to end. Pahlavi, son of Iran’s last shah, may address the gathering; critics point to his father’s autocratic rule from 1941 to 1979. Separately, Defence Minister Boris Pistorius said the Bundeswehr has about 190,000 members, its highest total in 13 years, and he believes voluntary recruitment can meet staffing needs without conscription.

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