Iranian Shah's Son to Visit Israel in Effort to Revive Historical Ties

Reza Pahlavi, the son of the last Iranian shah, plans to visit Israel to restore the "ancient bond" between the two nations and focus on Israeli water technology and Holocaust commemoration. During the trip, he plans to deliver a speech outlining his vision for an Iranian democracy. Pahlavi claims millions of Iranians reject the regime's anti-Israel and antisemitic policies and hopes for the eventual restoration of diplomatic ties. Public sentiment toward Israel in Iran can be difficult to gauge due to the regime's tight control of daily life.