Shapour Bakhtiar: The Last Prime Minister and His Enduring Legacy of Democratic Ideals Amidst Revolution

As the revolution gained momentum, Bakhtiar found it increasingly challenging to maintain control. On February 11, 1979, the Pahlavi regime collapsed, and Bakhtiar was forced into exile. He fled to France, where he continued to advocate for a democratic Iran and criticized the new Islamic Republic led by Ayatollah Khomeini. His exile marked a significant turning point in his life, as he became a vocal critic of the regime he had once sought to reform from within.