Reza Shah
رضا شاه
Shah of Iran
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View Timeline →What Was the Story Behind the First Arrest of Ayatollah Taleghani?
Ayatollah Seyyed Mahmoud Taleghani was arrested in 1939 for protesting police treatment of a veiled woman, leading to a six-month imprisonment. This incident marked the…
Exclusive with Mansour Bahrami: 'The Shah Would Easily Defeat Trump in Tennis'
Mansour Bahrami, a celebrated Iranian tennis player, reflects on his career and compares the tennis abilities of the former Shah of Iran with Donald Trump…
Why Did the Royalists' Parade with SAVAK Symbols in Europe Cause Controversy?
A royalist parade in Germany drew controversy due to participants displaying SAVAK symbols, which are associated with the former Shah's oppressive regime. This incident highlights…
Women and revolution in Iran
This article examines the historical context of women-led protests in Iran, including the 2022 'Woman, Life, Freedom' movement sparked by Mahsa Amini's death. It highlights…
Democratic Socialism and Iranian Khalil Maleki
Homayoun Katouzian has published a book on Khalil Maleki, a key figure in Iranian democratic socialism, highlighting his critiques of Soviet-style communism and his role…
Bakhtiar; 1- The Educated Khan-Zadeh
This article discusses the life and political career of Shapur Bakhtiar, who was born into a powerful Bakhtiari family and became a prominent political figure…
The Victory Bridge Turns 80
The Vosk Bridge, inaugurated 80 years ago, remains a significant engineering feat and played a crucial role during World War II in aiding the Soviet…
Pishevari Became Radical and Was Denied Entry to Parliament
Mir Jafar Pishevari, a radical figure in Iranian politics, was denied entry to the parliament despite winning a significant vote due to his communist background…