Iran: The Party in Persepolis and the Beginning of the End of the Empire
The article discusses the opulent 2,500-year celebration of the Persian Empire hosted by the Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, and its significance as a marker of the decline of the Pahlavi dynasty.
Historical Image: Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi
The article reflects on Iran's transformation over the past 50 years, recalling a time under Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi when the country appeared modern and westernized, despite the prevailing dictatorship and lack of freedoms.
When Iran Changed, the Shah Fled. The Bloody Consequences Are Still Seen Today
The article discusses the exile of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, Iran's last Shah, marking the end of the Pahlavi dynasty and the establishment of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
French Magazine: Should We Surrender to the Obsession with the Shah and His Authoritarian Rule Over Iran?
The French magazine L'Obs discusses the current fascination with Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi's authoritarian regime in Iran amidst ongoing protests supporting his son Reza Pahlavi, who resides in the U.S.
Current Lexicon: Peacock Throne
The Peacock Throne has always sparked the imagination, with German tabloids celebrating Iranian Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and his wife Soraya, who had a German mother, despite the Shah's regime being riddled with corruption and extravagance, ultimately leading to his exile following the 1979 Islamic Revolution.