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Conflicted Revisited... Ayatollah vs. Shah

CONFLICTED

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Clash of Titans: The Shah and Khomeini

This chapter examines the opposing yet intertwined representations of the Shah and Ayatollah Khomeini in Iranian history, exploring their symbolic roles in the conflict between tradition and modernity. It highlights Khomeini's revolutionary aspirations and apocalyptic rhetoric against the backdrop of the Shah's ambitious modernization efforts. The narrative reveals the complexities of their characters, the socio-political landscape of Iran, and the implications of their rivalry on the nation's trajectory.

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