Iranian Revolution: Mass protests, strikes, and the widespread slogan "Death to the Shah."
Economic Crisis: high inflation and unemployment
Brutal Crackdown: The Jaleh Square massacre
Loss of International Support: US shifted stance
Mass Mobilization: The broad coalition of groups, including urban poor, intellectuals, and the clergy, joining the revolution
Strikes and Labor Unrest: Labor strikes demanding better working conditions and wages
Media Control: Censorship and control of the media, limiting the spread of information
Religious Opposition: Ayatollah Khomeini's role in mobilizing opposition and his exile in 1964
Intellectual Opposition: Intellectuals and academics critical of the Shah's policies
Student Protests: Student-led protests against the Shah's regime
Human Rights Abuses: Reports of torture and human rights violations by security forces
Dissatisfaction Among Military: Growing discontent within the military ranks
Economic Disparities: Perceived favoritism towards the elite in economic policies
Shah's Health Issues: The Shah's deteriorating health, leading to questions about his ability to govern
Discontent Among Women: Gender disparities
Dissatisfaction Among Ethnic Minorities: Unrest and protests among various ethnic minority groups.
Loss of Legitimacy: A general loss of legitimacy and trust in the Shah's government
Authoritarian Rule: Ongoing censorship, imprisonment of political activists, and the establishment of SAVAK (the secret police)
Economic Inequality: A large wealth gap, rural land reforms benefiting landlords, and urban slum growth
Cultural Westernization: Promotion of Western-style dress, music, and lifestyles, which offended religious and conservative Iranians
Land Redistribution: Land concentration in the hands of the elite, while many peasants remained landless or with inadequate land
Lack of Political Freedoms: Suppression of political parties and opposition figures, limiting democratic expression
Corruption: Accusations of widespread corruption among the Shah's family and associates
Repression of Religious Dissent: Suppression of religious leaders who opposed the Shah's policies
