The story of modern Iran is a collision between a monarchy with a history dating back to the Persian

Empire and a frustrated nation with massive oil reserves historically coveted by Western powers.

Governed by an authoritarian monarch in the mid-20th century who welcomed Western influence,

the nation grew increasingly resentful of foreign control over its oil.

From this discontent, an influential Islamic cleric fomented dissent while in exile,

which ultimately brought down the monarchy.

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To understand the events of 1979, we have to go back to the beginning of the 20th century to examine the developments

that led to the revolution. 1907 was a tragic year in Persian and Iranian history, as Britain and

Russia divided Iran into spheres of influence, ending Persian control over its own natural resources.

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