The End of the Shah

Mohammed Reza Shah was opposed during the 70's because of his use of his secret police. The police, the Savak, controlled the country. The Shah was opposed by another group in Iran called the Shi'i. The opposition of the Shah was led by Ayatollah Khomeini. The revolution was a success and in January of 1979, the Shah left Iran and was exiled around the world. He died on July 27th, 1980, in Egypt. ("Islamic Revolution of 1979").