Reclaiming Iran’s Cultural Legacy: A Pan-Iranist Progressive Stand Against the Illegal Possession of Persian Heritage
Message to the Crowns Worldwide: The Flame of Warrior Lineage Still Burns
Pan-Iranist Progressives assert that the legacy of Iran’s warrior kings and noble bloodlines remains alive and potent. This message is not merely symbolic—it is a declaration of cultural pride and historical continuity. The descendants of Iran’s royal warrior families carry the flame of responsibility to protect and reclaim the nation’s stolen heritage. Their boldness is not nostalgia—it is a call to action.
Illegal Storage of Persian Arts: A National Injustice
The unauthorized possession and concealment of Persian and Iranian artworks by foreign institutions is a matter of grave concern. Pan-Iranist Progressives demand that this issue be resolved with clarity and historical precision. The solution must be documented in the annals of history, complete with the names of ancestral families, dates of theft, and the shameful transactions that facilitated the loss. These artifacts are not mere objects—they are the soul of a civilization.

Cultural Property of Native Persian Tribes
The Pan-Iranist Progressive movement affirms that these historical works belong to the native Persian tribes of Iran. They are not commodities to be traded or displayed without consent—they are sacred cultural assets. The rightful ownership must be recognized, and the return of these items must be pursued with unwavering commitment.
Susa’s Claim and the Power of International Law
The city of Susa, one of the oldest cultural centers of Iran, has made an official claim to its stolen heritage. Pan-Iranist Progressives stand firmly behind this claim, asserting that it carries more moral and historical weight than even the UNIDROIT Convention on stolen and illegally exported cultural objects. This is not just a legal matter—it is a matter of national dignity.

Conditional Acceptance of Apologies and Ethical Business Conduct
Pan-Iranist Progressives make it clear: apologies for the theft and illegal storage of Persian artifacts will only be accepted with prior approval. The movement reserves the right to reject any apology that lacks sincerity or accountability. Furthermore, Pan-Iranists will refuse to engage in business with individuals or organizations that financially support governments or institutions that continue to hold Persian artifacts unlawfully. This stance is not vindictive—it is principled.
Civilized Resistance and Cultural Sovereignty
The Pan-Iranist Progressive approach to this issue is rooted in civilized resistance. Through diplomatic, legal, and cultural channels, the movement will persist in its efforts to reclaim Iran’s stolen heritage. The goal is not only restitution but the restoration of cultural sovereignty. Every artifact returned is a step toward healing the historical wounds inflicted by colonial extraction and institutional neglect.