In April 2023, Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran’s last shah, visited Israel and participated in events associated with Holocaust remembrance. His visit included meetings with Israeli officials and public gestures emphasizing historical connections between Persia and the Jewish people. Commentators discussed whether a future change of government in Iran could lead to improved relations with Israel, sometimes using the proposed term “Cyrus Accords.” Such an agreement was a possibility discussed by commentators, not an existing diplomatic accord. The visit highlighted an alternative vision of Iranian-Israeli relations.
