Terrifying History on Instagram: "In the 1970s, Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi launched an ambitious modernization program called the “Great Civilization” initiative, aiming to transform Iran into a global power by 2000. His White Revolution reforms had already accelerated industrialization, but the Shah’s 1974 declaration projected Iran would surpass Western Europe’s living standards by 1990. Massive oil revenues funded infrastructure projects, nuclear energy programs, and military expansion during

History Photographed on Instagram: "Before the 1979 Islamic Revolution, Iran underwent significant modernization and Westernization under the Pahlavi dynasty, particularly during Mohammad Reza Shah’s reign. The Shah implemented policies that promoted secularism, economic development, and social reforms, including advancements in women’s rights. Urban areas, especially Tehran, experienced rapid industrialization, with Western fashion and cultural influences becoming increasingly prevalent."

History Photographed on Instagram: "In 1977, Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi pursued a major nuclear energy program, aiming for up to 23 reactors. While officially peaceful, U.S. officials grew concerned about Iran’s potential for nuclear weapons, especially after the Shah’s earlier comment that Iran might get nuclear arms “sooner than you think.” Though he later softened his stance, Iran’s nuclear capabilities were expanding, and the U.S. supported parts of the program under its Atoms for Peace poli