Archive · 17 Jan 2026
Exiled Prince Hints at India-Iran Ties
Exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, who has been living outside Iran for almost 50 years, talked about the future of India-Iran relations.
He said that once Iran is free from its current government, it would like to have a strong friendship with India.
He mentioned that both countries have a long history of good relations and share a rich cultural heritage.
He also said that they could work together on important issues like climate change, energy, and technology.
He is looking forward to experts and business people from both countries working closely together in the future.
The protests in Iran have been very large, with many people being hurt or killed.
The government has shut down the internet to stop people from sharing information.
The US president, Donald Trump, has threatened to help the protesters but has not done anything yet.
Pahlavi wants the international community to support the protesters and help bring down the current government.
Pahlavi also called for targeting the command structure of the elite Revolutionary Guards and urged all countries to expel diplomats from Iran and to help restore internet access.
Exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi hinted at potential India-Iran ties post-regime change.
He proposed a democratic government in Iran that would seek close relations with India.
Both countries share a long history of good relations and a rich cultural heritage.
Potential areas of cooperation include climate change, energy, water crisis, and technology.
Pahlavi expressed his desire for experts and business people from both countries to work closely together.
- Who
- Exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi
- What
- Hints at potential India-Iran ties post-regime change and discusses the future of Iran
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- News conference in Washington
- Why
- To discuss potential future relations between India and Iran and to urge international action in support of Iranian protesters
Pro-Monarchy Supporters
Internal Opposition
Leadership Post-Regime Change
Pro-Monarchy Supporters
Support Reza Pahlavi as a figurehead to lead a transition to a secular democracy.
Internal Opposition
Changes should come from the opposition within Iran, without external figureheads.
- Exiled Crown Prince
- Reza Pahlavi
- Event
- News Conference
- Date
- Friday
- Proposed Government Type
- Democratic
- Shared Heritage
- Civilizational and Cultural
- Potential Cooperation Areas
- Climate Change, Energy, Water Crisis, Technology
- Death Toll Estimates
- 2,500 to 20,000 protesters
- Internet Shutdown
- Longest and most extensive in Iran's history
Sources
'Once We Are Freed, India-Iran Can Start An Entirely New Chapter': Exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi
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