Persian Realm

Ardeshir Zahedi Imperial Iran's ambassador to Washington and Elizabeth Taylor make headlines in an American tabloid as the hottest couple in town. Although described subsequently as "platonic" by Zahedi, the two years romance nevertheless led to much speculation in the American media and Hollywood tabloids.

BBC Persian's Interview with Zahedi on his relationship with Liz Taylor and her trip to Iran:

By the mid 1970’s in between marriages and divorces with Richard Burton, amidst recurrent health problems, and a career at crossroads, the late Hollywood Icon Elizabeth Taylor was to enjoy a rare moment of spiritual solace during a trip to Iran, and enduring friendship, with Ardeshir Zahedi , Iran’s ambassador of the time to Washington.  Although always described as “platonic”, their two years relationship, led to wild speculations in American tabloids as well as amongst Washingtonian socialites as one could expect with anything related to Elizabeth Taylor’s magnetic stardom.

Related Pictory:

pictory: Elizabeth Taylor Greeted by Iranian Film Stars in Tehran (1975)

pictory: Elizabeth Taylor Inaugurates Iran Air Flight: Tehran-L.A. (1975)

Related Blogs:

NBC Television's Profile of Ardeshir Zahedi (Dec 1st, 1974) 

CLEOPATRA VISITS PERSIA: Elizabeth Taylor at Chehel Setoon (1974)