In the early hours of October 31, 1960, the streets of Tehran buzzed with anticipation. Inside the Mother’s Aid Society Hospital, Empress Farah Diba, then 22, was about to make history. Her delivery of Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi not only fulfilled the Shah’s long-held desire for a male heir but also marked a pivotal moment in monarchy. Farah Diba’s pregnancy was met with national excitement. The Shah himself drove her to the hospital, a rare and personal gesture. As she gave birth, Dr. Jahanshah Saleh, the Shah’s obstetrician and Minister of Health, announced, “It’s a boy!” The news was met with jubilation.
