HISTORY
HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST
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modernize the nation’s economy
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meet the social and political needs of the people
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establish political ties with Western nations
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supply the military with advanced weapons technology
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Detailed explanation-1: -This became the Iranian Revolution, which overthrew the Shah’s regime. The movement was led by Ruhollah Khomeini, the grand ayatollah who was the leader of the Shiite Muslims in Iran. With a new leader came a new revived sense of religion. Khomeini made Iran an Islamic Republic (Hsu).
Detailed explanation-2: -In December 1979, a new Iranian constitution was approved, naming Khomeini as Iran’s political and religious leader for life. Under his rule, Iranian women were denied equal rights and required to wear a veil, Western culture was banned, and traditional Islamic law and its often-brutal punishments were reinstated.
Detailed explanation-3: -Islamic Revolution The Islamic Republic of Iran began with the Iranian Revolution. The first major demonstrations to overthrow Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi began in January 1978. The new theocratic Constitution-whereby Khomeini became Supreme Leader of the country-was approved in December 1979.
Detailed explanation-4: -On January 16, 1979, the shah left the country, and Khomeini assumed control. Although the shah did not abdicate, a referendum resulted in the declaration on April 1, 1979, of an Islamic republic in Iran.