They criticized the Shah for exporting crude oil; today, exports have hit ground zero.
In 1979, populist propaganda questioned why Iran sold crude oil and attacked the Shah's major defense acquisitions, including the F-14 Tomcats. Ideologues even attempted to cancel and return advanced weaponry right before Saddam invaded—the very arms that ultimately saved Iran from defeat.
Populist rhetoric dismantled an economic powerhouse and crippled national potential. What are your thoughts on this turning point in history? Share your perspective below.
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