What was the reason for the Shah and Farah Pahlavi leaving Iran?
Impending revolution
Vacation
Medical treatment
Diplomatic mission
Answer
Impending revolution prompted the Shah and Farah Pahlavi to flee Iran. Amidst widespread unrest and growing opposition, the monarchy faced imminent collapse. The Shah's authoritarian rule and the regime's suppression of dissent had fueled public discontent, leading to mass protests and a weakening of the government's authority. Recognizing the dire situation, the Shah and his wife left the country in January 1979, seeking refuge in Egypt.
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