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

The White Revolution was a sweeping program of reforms aimed at transforming Iran’s economy and society. It included land reforms, the nationalization of forests and pastures, and initiatives to promote literacy and health care. These policies, while ambitious, were met with criticism. Many traditional landowners and religious leaders opposed the changes, fearing they would erode their power and influence.