Shah of Iran

The Shah of Iran, specifically referenced as the 'last Shah' in one article, was the monarch of Iran prior to the 1979 Islamic Revolution. He is newsworthy due to the ongoing repercussions of his overthrow and the current political climate in Iran. Recent articles mention his assassination being organized by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the sale of F-14 fighter jets to Iran during his reign, which were later used by the Islamic Republic until recently destroyed. The Shah's era is also relevant as a point of comparison when assessing the stability and potential future of the current Iranian regime under Ayatollah Khamenei, highlighting the West's past miscalculations regarding the Shah's rule and the potential for similar errors in judgment today.