In 1971, Iran’s ruler, Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, hosted an extravagant spectacle to celebrate the 2,500-year anniversary of the Persian Empire. The event, held at […]
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The Rise, Reign and Demise of Iran’s First Supreme Leader: Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.
Ayatollah Ruhollah Musavi Khomeini stands as one of the most transformative — and controversial — figures in 20th-century Middle Eastern history. From religious scholar to […]