Across major Western cities – from the quieter neighborhoods of Europe to the crowded boulevards of Los Angeles – reports have surfaced of the campaigns of violence and intimidation linked to pro-Pahlavi monarchist groups targeting critics within the diaspora.
The most recent cases involve the killing of an Iranian national in Canada and the fatal stabbing of an Afghan businessman in Germany – incidents directly linked to Pahlavi monarchist supporters.
These cases have reignited debate online about the conduct of hardline monarchist circles, who advocate “regime change” in the Islamic Republic of Iran and have grown increasingly intolerant of dissent, responding aggressively to voices critical of their rhetoric or political activities.
For decades, the Iranian diaspora in North America and Europe has been a space marked by virulent political debate and ideological division following the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
In recent years, however, some activists and community members say that political rivalry has, at times, escalated into harassment and physical violence.
Reports from several Western countries describe incidents involving supporters of Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran’s deposed monarch, engaging in aggressive and very often violent tactics against those perceived as critics or dissenters.
Documented cases include physical altercations at protests, confrontations outside community events, and coordinated online harassment campaigns. Some business owners and students have also reported threats or pressure linked to their political positions.
Observers who spoke to the Press TV website noted that the pattern suggests more than spontaneous clashes between rival demonstrators.
They contend that certain groups with the so-called Iranian “opposition” operate in an organized manner, seeking to suppress and isolate those who show signs of disillusionment with their movement, which has increasingly turned violent and unpopular over the years.
Some frame these incidents as part of broader tensions surrounding West Asian politics, particularly in the wake of the Gaza genocide, which has sharply polarized communities worldwide.
Following the outbreak of the Gaza war, monarchist groups became increasingly visible at pro-Israel rallies in several Western capitals, which suggests the involvement of Israeli spy agencies in the violent activities of pro-Pahlavi groups in the West. (more...)
Back to SAVAK days: Pahlavi monarchist violence surges against diaspora opponents
“May you die!” — the slogan of some pro-Pahlavi monarchists, who chose to harass and verbally attack @amanpour simply for asking a few softball questions of Reza Pahlavi.
— Frontline (@frontlineiran) February 18, 2026
These are, of course, the same people who insist they’re here to deliver ‘democracy’ and ‘freedom’ to Iran. pic.twitter.com/QJDWFgNNlE
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