The Shah of Iran's $600M Party that broke a Nation | DECADENCE AND DOWNFALL | Middle East Conflicts

In 1971, the Shah of Iran, the self-proclaimed 'king of kings', celebrated 2,500 years of the Persian monarchy by throwing the greatest party in history. Money was no object
Every party leaves a few hangovers. This one left a country reeling, never to recover. It crystallised the opposition, led by the Ayatollah Khomeini. More than any other event, this party marked the break between the king of kings and the people of Iran he reigned over.
Directed by: Hassan Amini
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[@daivietnguyen7289]

That was when Iran was a “friend” to the US, and of course, you will never hear the word “dictator” from the press described the Iran’s shah !!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@joeb5080]

Wasted money aside, this event looks beyond tacky. OMG, I would be so embarrassed. I do like the concept of "2500 years of Iranian civilization" though. They could have done something involving museums across the country and cultural events and performances for the people, rather than a lavish party for the Monarch, where only rich people were invited, and on govt money no less. That's so beyond arrogant and batshit crazy. He made it about himself, and not about the country's 2500 birthday.

[@nevineshulkami]

Sadly, none of those countries had the courage to host the ailing Shah, except for Egypt's Sadat. May he and the Shah rest in eternal peace

[@soldierprincess8422]

Even the staff and journalists are out of touch

[@hasanx8066]

Magnificent ignorance at its pinnacle.

[@Aeon-ys7gt]

We have a simple question: they are who talking against the shah government: what they do for people and we are feeling and watching what they bring to Iran under the name of revolution : it’s so sad

[@Aeon-ys7gt]

Let’s be true because I’m Iranian/ now 90% of Iranian wish that government was now because we are who living in Iran and feeling 🖤💔🖤but we will change this situation to freedom

[@frankjames2880]

They were awesome before Islam up into the 60 s !!

[@richard_zanormous3648]

Man with the blue turban.

[@ramthianthomson601]

❤

[@Edttgf435]

When are the Iranian people happier in Shah monarchy or Islamic theocracy?

[@joeb5080]

I'm sure there's millions of different opinions.

[@souadghazal2533]

Both were/are extremes !!! that means neither is good and that does not work!