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How the Shah's cancer led to Iran's rift with the US

If You're Listening

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The Shah's Ambitious Modernization and its Consequences

The chapter discusses the Shah's ambitious modernization initiatives, the impact on Iran-US relations, including government spending, nuclear energy program setup, arms deals, and discontent among Iranians due to cultural erosion and corruption.

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