The Shah was the first regional leader to recognise the State of Israel as a de facto state, although when interviewed on 60 Minutes by reporter Mike Wallace, he criticised American Jews for their presumed control over U.S. media and finance.
Shah Iran merupakan pemimpin Timur Tengah pertama yang mengakui Israel secara de facto, meskipun ketika diwawancarai dalam acara 60 Minutes oleh reporter Mike Wallace, ia mengkritik Yahudi Amerika untuk kontrol mereka atas media dan keuangan Amerika Serikat.