Crown Prince of Iran Reza Pahlavi and Yasmine Pahlavi mark their wedding anniversary

Pahlavi denied receiving U.S. government aid or any foreign aid. In an interview with The New York Times, Pahlavi said "No, no. I don't rely on any sources other than my own compatriots." He has also denied allegations of working with the CIA, calling the allegations "absolutely and unequivocally false".