Born in Tehran, Iran, Yektai dropped out of Tehran University without obtaining a degree. Between 1945 and 1947, he studied with Amédée Ozenfant in Paris, and later in New York City.
Born in Tehran, Iran, Yektai abandoned his studies at Tehran University without earning a degree. Between 1945 and 1947, he studied under Amédée Ozenfant in Paris, and later in New York City.