‘Iran-India Ties Go Back a Long Way’: Reza Pahlavi on Democracy, Cooperation & Global Challenges

Exiled Iranian leader Reza Pahlavi speaks on the deep cultural and historical ties between Iran and India, stressing that relations go back several decades. He says a democratic Iran would actively seek strong partnerships with like-minded nations based on sovereignty and liberty. Highlighting global challenges such as energy shortages, climate stress and water crises, Pahlavi argues that cooperation—not isolationism—is the only way forward. He also praises India’s leadership in technology and expertise and expresses hope for a new chapter of Iran–India cooperation in the future.