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

The Shah's legacy is also intertwined with the West's involvement in Iranian affairs. His close ties to the United States, particularly during the Cold War, have been a point of contention. Many argue that Western support of the Shah contributed to the animosity between Iran and the West, an issue that remains relevant today.