Ian Culture House, New Delhi, January 21, 2026: A group of 23 prominent journalists representing major media outlets including ANI, NDTV, The Times of India, Indian Express, PTI, and Al Arabiya met with Ayatollah Dr. Abdolmajid Hakim Elahi Representative of the Supreme of Islamic Republic of Iran in Delhi.
During the warm and engaging session, Ayatollah Hakim Elahi emphasized the media’s strategic power to either foster global peace or trigger crises. He noted that in today’s “war of narratives,” journalists must adhere to three core principles: upholding truthfulness without distortion, avoiding double standards, and maintaining human dignity and respect.
Highlighting the deep historical and cultural ties between Iran and India, he shared the Supreme Leader’s vision of peaceful coexistence, national unity, and interfaith harmony. He praised the respectful discourse of historical leaders like Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, contrasting it with the inappropriate language sometimes used against religious figures in modern media.
The meeting concluded with a reflection on the Supreme Leader’s simple lifestyle and a highlight of Iran’s significant post-revolution advancements in science, medicine, and technology, achieved despite ongoing international sanctions.