Protests against the Shah's rule (jan 1, 1970 – jan 15, 1979)

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Huge protests against the Mohammad Reza Shah became common.
Opposition to The Shah grew in the 1970s, especially among two groups:
Communist-inspired students and intellectuals who wanted genuine and democratic reform.
Muslim fundamentalists, or believers in the strictest possible interpretation of Islamic doctrine. Many religious leaders felt his changes were a threat to Islam.

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