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International Relations

Iran Revolution
SHAH OF IRAN
• Muhammad Reza Phalavi
• 1919-1980

• Monarchy

• Increased Opposition

• Western Clothing

• Lack of Democracy
Increased Discontent
• In 1970
• Ayatollah Khomeini
REVOLUTION
• Widespread Demonstration

• Shah government collapsed

• Went to Egypt
IMPACTS of REVOLUTION
• Iran relationship with outside

• USA programs
• Early Days
• Attracts attention of people
• Michel Foucault
Cultural Impact
• Rehabilitation of Religious identity
• Support for Palestine desire
• Muslim Unity

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