Hamburg – Thousands of people demonstrated in the streets of Hamburg on Saturday against the Islamic regime in Iran. Following the event, two individuals were seriously injured in a stabbing attack, with one currently in life-threatening condition.
Demonstration and Attack
The violent attack occurred at approximately 5:13 PM on Jungfernstieg, near the Alsterhaus. According to police, three suspects have been apprehended. Paramedics transported the victims to a hospital; one man sustained a stab wound to the leg, while the other was stabbed in the back and is in life-threatening condition, according to the fire department.
It remains unclear whether the victims were participants in the demonstration. A police spokesperson stated to BILD, “We currently have no information regarding the exact circumstances and connections.”
Calls for Change
The demonstration, under the slogan “No to the Islamic Republic of Iran,” was called by the Constitutionalist Party of Iran, which advocates for a constitutional monarchy. Reza Pahlavi, the son of the last Shah, has presented himself as a leading figure in the opposition.
Demonstrators displayed the slogan “Make Iran great again” under a portrait of Pahlavi, echoing the campaign motto of former US President Donald Trump. Many participants, including numerous women, carried Iranian flags featuring the lion symbol from the era of the Shah. A photomontage also combined the face of Supreme Iranian Leader Ayatollah Ali Chamenei with that of Adolf Hitler.
A dramatic economic crisis and extremely high inflation triggered protests in Iran at the end of December, with demonstrators openly calling for the end of the Islamic Republic. The Mullah regime responded with brutal force.
Frequently Asked Questions
What prompted the demonstration in Hamburg?
The demonstration was prompted by calls from the Constitutionalist Party of Iran, advocating for a constitutional monarchy and opposing the current Islamic Republic of Iran.
What is the condition of the stabbing victims?
Two individuals were seriously injured in a stabbing attack following the demonstration. One victim sustained a leg wound, while the other suffered a stab wound to the back and is currently in life-threatening condition.
Who is Reza Pahlavi?
Reza Pahlavi is the son of the last Shah of Iran and has presented himself as a leading figure in the opposition to the current Islamic regime.
As investigations continue into the stabbing attack, what role, if any, the demonstration played in the incident remains to be seen.
