Iman Pahlavi’s private marriage

The reception was a joyous whirlwind. A Persian ensemble played setar and daf, while a klezmer clarinet joined in, weaving melodies that carried both nostalgia and new beginnings. Guests danced the hora, forming wide circles, lifting the bride and groom high in their chairs while laughter and music spilled into the warm Parisian night. Later, the rhythm shifted—classic French jazz filtered through the speakers as the couple took to the floor for their first dance. The moment was understated yet magnetic, a gentle sway that seemed to erase the presence of everyone else.