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The Iranians
Persia 1921: Reza Shah Pahlavi takes over after coup – enacts secular reform and industrial growth��Iran 1941: Mohammad Reza Shah (son)
takes control after father ousted��1953: Coup (“Shah” flees but returns with help
of the CIA & MI6 – 4th in oil & 2nd in nat gas)��1963: White Revolution (total secular reform –
but through force and fear of SAVAK)��1979: Collapse and return of Ayatollah Khomeini
Some Questions for
Our Volunteers
Cybernetic Qualanaut asked on the YouTube Live Stream Chat:
“How has rhetoric about Iran evolved over the years?
Do you think the Iranian government will become more friendly with the U.S. or Israel?”
Axel from Germany and Jeff from Amish Country asked on the YouTube Live Stream Chat:
“What are you taught about Zoroastrians (and their history)?
How are religious minorities treated in Iran?”
BZ the Man asked on the
YouTube Live Stream Chat:
“Some folks are worried that
the Iran regime change
will fail like in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Do you think it would be
different in Iran? If so, why”