A protester threw red liquid at Iran’s exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi on Thursday after the son of the ousted the shah demanded European nations help Iranians fighting for democracy, and railed against the ceasefire in the US-Israeli bombing campaign against the Islamic Republic.

The 65-year-old was splattered while leaving Germany’s federal news conference building, as he was greeted by some supporters but also bitter opponents. One activist was detained after splashing Pahlavi with what appeared to be tomato juice, according to police.

Pahlavi appeared unhurt by the liquid coating the back of his blazer and neck, and waved to his supporters before he got into a car that drove away.

Pahlavi’s visit to Berlin, where he was snubbed by the German government, came as efforts to end the conflict appear to have stalled, with Iran and the United States both maintaining blockades of the vital Strait of Hormuz, the conduit for around a fifth of the world’s oil.

Israel and the US launched the war on Iran on February 28 in a bid to destabilize its regime and destroy its ballistic missile and nuclear capabilities. A ceasefire began on April 8.

Addressing journalists before he was attacked, Pahlavi said “The whole narrative of ceasefire and negotiation is still based on thinking that … you’re going to deal with people who all of a sudden have become pragmatists.”

“I don’t see that happening,” said Pahlavi. “I’m not saying that diplomacy should not be given a chance, but I think diplomacy has been given enough chance.”

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