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The Shah "not being hard enough" on protesters is often a reason I see pop up regarding the success of the Iranian Revolution. Is this true? If so, why do a majority of Historians (From what I've seen) picture the Shah as a tyrant? (Specifically his image as a tyrant during the Revolution.)

by /u/TheWrathofChrist in /r/AskHistorians

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