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1979 was the year when the Iranian monarch, Mohamad Reza Shah Pahlavi, faced violent demonstrations and revolts against his regime. The army, which had invested so much in his rule, declared neutrality. Hossein Fardost, a top general in the military, and also the closest friend to Shah since early age of 6 years who acted as Shah’s eyes and ears joined the opposing group.
Shah, who remained the leader of Iran since 1941, was forced to flee the country due to the uprising by then spiritual and revolutionary leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. When Shah left, he took some of Iran’s soil, and he cried for the love of his country.
After the occupation of the Soviets and Britishers in 1941 and during World War II, Reza Shah Pahlavi, Mohamad Reza Shah’s father, had to renounce in favor of his son, Mohamad Reza Shah Pahlavi. At that time, the allies claimed Reza shah had taken Germany’s side, which was untrue. In reality, the Allies wanted to supply Russia with food and ammunition, and the best way was Iran; later allies called Iran “The Victory Bridge.”
