120. The Iranian Revolution: The Rise of Ayatollah Khomeini
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Economic Turmoil and Political Ignorance Before Revolution
This chapter explores the economic landscape in Iran before the Islamic Revolution, emphasizing the Shah's industrialization policies driven by rising oil prices. It highlights the resulting disparities between urban and rural areas, inflation, and the neglect of political reform that contributed to revolutionary tensions.
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