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Mohammad Reza took over in Iran after his father, Reza Shah, leading to a push for an independent Iran free from foreign influence, with Ayatollah Khomeini playing a key role in mobilizing support for the revolution and advocating for a democratic government and Islamic state. The revolution aimed to establish social justice, national will, and freedom from oppression, corruption, and tyranny, with a focus on improving international relations and security under Khomeini's leadership.

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  • Ayatollah Khomeini played a pivotal role in mobilizing support against Reza Shah in Iran, emphasizing the importance of women's rights and advocating for the marginalized population.
  • The Iranian revolution, led by Khomeini, aimed to create an independent, democratic state free from oppression and corruption, highlighting principles of social justice, national will, and improved international relations.

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  • Who was a key figure in the Iranian revolution?

    Ayatollah Khomeini

  • What were the goals of the Iranian revolution?

    Establish Islamic state, democratic government, independent Iran

  • What were the main messages of Ayatollah Khomeini during the Iranian revolution?

    Social justice, national will, freedom from tyranny

  • What led to the desire for an independent Iran in the Iranian revolution?

    Reza Shah leaving Mohammad Reza in charge

  • What were the key focuses of the Iranian revolution?

    Women's rights, social justice, improved international relations

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Iranian Revolution: Khomeini's Fight for Independence

  • Mohammad Reza was left behind by his father Reza Shah to take over in Iran, leading to a desire for an independent country free from foreign influence.
  • Ayatollah Khomeini, a political clergyman, vehemently criticized Reza Shah and mobilized support against him, particularly focusing on women's rights and the marginalized population.
  • The Iranian revolution aimed to establish an Islamic constitutional state, a democratic government, and an independent Iran, with Khomeini as a key figure in toppling the Shah's regime.
  • The revolution involved distributing Khomeini's messages widely, with a focus on social justice, national will, and freedom from tyranny, oppression, and corruption, aiming for improved international relations and security.
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