A queda do Xá: como um monarca fugiu diante da revolta popular - 15/01/1979 - Hoje na História

The Fall of the Shah: How a Monarch Fled in the Face of Popular Revolt - January 15, 1979 - Today in History 👑 January 15, 1979: The Fall of the Last Shah of Iran On January 15, 1979, amid months of massive protests, general strikes, and an imminent revolution, Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and his family left Iran on an official plane, claiming "vacation." His departure marked the end of 37 years of power and a dynasty that had attempted to modernize the country by force, and paved the way for the triumphant return of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini two weeks later, consolidating the Islamic Revolution. In this video, you will discover: • The controversial modernization: Why did the Shah's reform program, the "White Revolution," generate so much opposition? • The fatal alliance: How did US support for the Shah become one of the causes of the revolt? • The Power Vacuum: Who took control in the short period between the Shah's flight and Khomeini's return? A pivotal moment that not only changed Iran's destiny but also redefined the balance of power in the Middle East and in relations with the West. ▶️ Watch to understand the events that led to the flight of one of the last great monarchs of the 20th century and the birth of the first Islamic republic. Faced with a rebellion in the army and violent demonstrations against his government, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the Shah of Iran since 1941, was forced to flee the country on January 15, 1979. Fourteen days later, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the spiritual leader of the Islamic revolution, returned from a 15-year exile and took command of Iran. 😎 Subscribe to receive all about our content! 👉 (https://www.youtube.com/@omundi?sub_c...) 🔴 ALSO WATCH 👉    • Hoje na História é o podcast de eferméride...   🔴 BECOME A CHANNEL MEMBER 🔴    / @omundi   👉 Contribute via PIX: [email protected] (Company Name: Última Instância Editorial Ltda.) 🤔 SO, WHAT IS OPERA MUNDI? Opera Mundi is a news channel featuring special reports and critical analysis of major world events. Founded in 2008, Opera Mundi reports on the world from a Brazilian and South American perspective. It is the channel for the interview programs "20 Minutes" and the debate program Rodamundo. It also features interviews and special reports produced by the team at www.operamundi.com.br 👉 Subscribe to Opera Mundi: http://www.operamundi.com.br/apoio #TodayInHistory #Iran #ShahPahlavi #1979 #IranianRevolution #IslamicRevolution #History #MiddleEast #HistoricalCuriosities #Escape #FallOfTheShah