Iran Before the 1979 Revolution: A Tapestry of Modernization, Tradition, and Turmoil

The economic boom of the 1970s, fueled by oil revenues, brought both prosperity and problems. While the economy expanded, wealth was unevenly distributed, leading to increasing inequality. The urban poor faced rising costs of living, while many rural communities remained impoverished. This economic disparity became a rallying point for opposition movements, which sought to address these injustices.