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Conflicted Revisited... Ayatollah vs. Shah

CONFLICTED

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The Seeds of Revolution: Iran 1971-1979

This chapter examines the extravagant 2500th anniversary celebration of the Persian Empire hosted by the Shah, juxtaposing his opulence with the poverty of the Iranian populace. It highlights the political miscalculations leading to unrest, focusing on Khomeini's rise, the significance of modern media, and the polarized societal responses to the Shah's regime. Key events, including the assassination of Khomeini's son and the tragic cinema fire, serve as catalysts that intensified public dissent, paving the way for the Iranian Revolution.

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