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|birth_place=Tehran, Persia | |birth_place=Tehran, Persia | ||
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|death_place=Cairo, Egypt | |death_place=Cairo, Egypt | ||
|religion=Shia Islam | |religion=Shia Islam | ||
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| − | + | '''Mohammad Reza Pahlavi''', sometimes referred to simply as "'''the Shah'''" was ruler of [[Iran]]. | |
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| + | He was the appointed following the 1953 MI6/CIA [[Iran/1953 coup d'état|Iran coup d'etat]]. In the following decades, he was a loyal CIA client. Domestically, the country was controlled by the intelligence service [[SAVAK]], which became known for its particularity gruesome [[torture]].{{cn}} Internationally, Iran under his rule was also involved in a large number of deep state activities. | ||
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| + | {{QB|I am not bloodthirsty. I am working for my country and the coming generations. I can't waste my time on a few young idiots. I don't believe the [[tortures]] attributed to the [[SAVAK]] are as common as people say, but I can't run everything. Besides, we have ways of using [[psychological pressure]] that are much more effective than torture... My people have every kind of [[freedom]], except the freedom to betray.<ref>As quoted in Gérard de Villiers (1975), ''The Imperial Shah: An Informal Biography'', page 259</ref>}} | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:46, 29 September 2024
 Mohammad Reza Pahlavi    (royalty, puppet ruler) | |
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| Born | 6 October 1919 Tehran, Persia |
| Died | 27 July 1980 (Age 60) Cairo, Egypt |
| Alma mater | Le Rosey |
| Religion | Shia Islam |
| Spouse | Fawzia of Egypt |
| Member of | The 1001 Club |
Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, sometimes referred to simply as "the Shah" was ruler of Iran.
Activities
He was the appointed following the 1953 MI6/CIA Iran coup d'etat. In the following decades, he was a loyal CIA client. Domestically, the country was controlled by the intelligence service SAVAK, which became known for its particularity gruesome torture.[citation needed] Internationally, Iran under his rule was also involved in a large number of deep state activities.
I am not bloodthirsty. I am working for my country and the coming generations. I can't waste my time on a few young idiots. I don't believe the tortures attributed to the SAVAK are as common as people say, but I can't run everything. Besides, we have ways of using psychological pressure that are much more effective than torture... My people have every kind of freedom, except the freedom to betray.[1]
Event Participated in
| Event | Start | End | Location(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Cercle/1978 (Tehran) | 3 September 1978 | 3 September 1978 | Iran Tehran |
References
- ↑ As quoted in Gérard de Villiers (1975), The Imperial Shah: An Informal Biography, page 259
