The Rise and Fall of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi: How the Last Monarch of Iran Shaped a Nation Amidst Modernization and Turmoil

In the years following the revolution, many Iranians viewed the Shah's reign with nostalgia, recalling the stability and development that accompanied his rule. Others, however, focus on the repression and the authoritarian nature of his regime. This dichotomy illustrates the complexity of Iran's historical narrative.