Son of Iran’s shah Pahlavi arrives in Israel on controversial visit
Reza and Yasmine Pahlavi arrived in Tel Aviv on Monday in a visit that could further fuel tension between Iran and Israel
Reza Pahlavi, the son of late Iranian Shah, arrived in Israel on Monday on a trip that showed Israeli embrace of the Iranian figure who is seeking a regime change in his home country.
Pahlavi arrived in Israel together with his wife, Yasmine. He met later with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Upon arrival, Pahlavi said he is committed to work for peace with Israel.
The couple was welcomed at Ben Gurion International Airport by Intelligence Minister Gila Gamliel. The minister referred to Pahlavi as "the Iranian crown prince" and as "the most senior Iranian personality ever to come on a public visit to Israel." Pahlavi participated Monday evening at the official Israeli opening ceremony of Holocaust Memorial Day taking place at the Yad Vashem World Holocaust Remembrance Center.
