I must enforce the Iranian laws, which are designed to combat communism. This is a very real and dangerous problem for Iran- and, indeed, for the oth… - Mohammad Reza I of Iran

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I must enforce the Iranian laws, which are designed to combat communism. This is a very real and dangerous problem for Iran- and, indeed, for the other countries in my area and in the Western world. It may be that when this serious menace is removed, the laws can be changed, but that will not be soon. In any case, the complaints and recent disturbances originate among the very troublemakers against whom the laws have been designed to protect our country. They are really just a tiny minority, and have no support among the vast majority of Iranian people.

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About Mohammad Reza I of Iran

Mohammad Rezā Shāh Pahlavi (Persian: محمدرضا شاه پهلوی, pronounced [mohæmmæd-rezɒː-ʃɒːh-e pæhlæviː]) (26 October 1919 – 27 July 1980) was the Shah of the Imperial State of Iran from 1941 until he was deposed in 1979 by the Islamic Revolution. He died in exile in Egypt.

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Native Name: محمد رضا پهلوی‎
Alternative Names: Mohammad Rezā Shāh Pahlavī Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi Shah of Iran Moḥammad Rezā Shāh Shah of Iran Muhammed Reza Pahlavi Mohammed Reza, Shah of Iran Pahlavi Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi Mohammed Reza Pahlavi, Shah of Iran Mohammed Reza Pahlavi Mohammedreza pahlavi last Shah
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