Overview
- The Berlin Senate said the landmark will be lit from sunset in Iran’s colors with the slogan “Freiheit für Iran – Freedom for Iran – Woman Life Freedom.”
- Officials stated the message is explicitly directed to people in Iran.
- Governing Mayor Kai Wegner said Berlin stands firmly with those seeking freedom, self‑determination and dignity.
- Wegner condemned Iran’s leadership as lacking legitimacy for intimidating, imprisoning and killing its own population, and he said the capital commemorates the victims with respect and sympathy.
- Casualty figures from the recent protests remain disputed, with Iranian authorities citing more than 3,000 deaths while rights groups report far higher totals, including HRANA’s confirmation of over 7,000.