Iran’s exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi has called for closer Indo-Iran ties, emphasising shared civilisational heritage and common democratic values. Pahlavi urged international support for Iran’s democratic transition and highlighted India’s role as a natural partner in shaping a new chapter of bilateral relations.
Iran has faced recurring protests over the past 50 years, from the 1979 Islamic Revolution to economic and social unrest in 2024-25. Key triggers include political repression, election disputes, economic hardships, human rights violations, and government crackdowns, resulting in thousands of deaths and mass detentions
Though Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has said he's not interested in talks with a "bullying government,” its struggles with economic woes coupled with internal turmoil, and recent direct attacks by Israel, has put Tehran in a precarious position
Epic Iran will feature ten sections set within an immersive design that will transport visitors to a city, complete with gatehouse, gardens, palace, and library.
The U.N. also linked Iran to a 2019 attack on Saudi Arabia's main crude oil refinery, though Tehran denies any links and Yemen's rebel Houthis claimed responsibility.
