RR7405B IRAN: AN INTERVIEW WITH THE SHAH

(3 Feb 1974) 7405/B: IRAN: AN INTERVIEW WITH THE SHAH Even before the 1973 increase in oil prices, Iran had the fastest growth rate in the world. Now, it can look forward to immense wealth and power. The Shah sees in the swollen value of oil the chance to encourage investment in his country and so lessen its dependence on oil sales. He is carrying through a series of major industrial, agricultural and social reforms. He is also spending a thousand million pounds to make his armed services among the strongest in the Middle East. In this interview, he describes his plans and reviews Iran's foreign policy. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...