Red liquid attack in Berlin triggers security review for Pahlavi

ALBAWABA - Following an incident during his visit to Berlin, Reza Pahlavi's administration said that it has begun a thorough evaluation of security preparations.

The office pointed to Berlin police as the organization in charge of event security in a statement, noting that protection during travel abroad is the duty of host authorities. It further said that Pahlavi is doing well and that the incident's circumstances are still being looked thoroughly.

Details of the incident

Shortly after Pahlavi spoke at a conference on Thursday, the incident happened outside a press briefing. Police said that someone hurled a crimson liquid—later determined to be tomato juice—at him.

Iran's exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi was splattered with tomato juice by a protester in Berlin but was unharmed. pic.twitter.com/xUuPVzdSJY

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Reaction and subsequent actions

According to Pahlavi's office, his security staff is reviewing all procedures to avoid future occurrences of this kind. According to the statement, he plans to keep up his public appearances and direct connection with Iranians in spite of the incident.

Additionally, the office thanked fans for their letters and reaffirmed that he would not let such tragedies stop him from carrying out his duties.