Iran will stay in my heart: Indian envoy's Farsi farewell video goes viral

‘Iran will stay in my heart’: Indian Ambassador Rudra Gaurav Shresth's Farsi farewell from Tehran goes viral

In a touching farewell delivered in Farsi, Rudra Gaurav Shresth, the outgoing Ambassador of India to Iran, expressed his appreciation to the Iranian populace and fellow diplomats for their camaraderie during his tenure. His move to the ambassadorial position in Türkiye in Ankara also marked the end of his time marked by a traditional water-throwing farewell ceremony, symbolizing the intricate diplomatic relationships India maintains in the regio…

Iran will stay in my heart: Indian envoy's Farsi farewell video goes viral

Shresth’s departure comes as India tries to preserve its longstanding ties with Iran while balancing its strategic relationships with Israel and the United States, a challenge that grew more acute after the February 28 US-Israel strikes triggered a wider West Asia conflict.