His economic reforms were poorly implemented and caused much inflation and economic unrest. Shah’s popularity decreased, he instituted martial law and banned all unauthorized meetings. He continued exerting his power by also banning political parties, suppressing revolts, and curtailing clergies voice and power. He controlled the press and used his secret police to suppress those who openly disagreed or opposed him and his rule. His secret police, SAVAK, were relied upon to control society. Regression occurred in many aspects of Iranian life and freedoms for all became very compromised. Torture was an everyday occurrence. Huge protests were occurring all over the country and many women were part of this revolt. As a result of the major uproar and insanity in Iran, Mohammad fled the country and monarchy was taken
His economic reforms were poorly implemented and caused much inflation and economic unrest. Shah’s popularity decreased, he instituted martial law and banned all unauthorized meetings. He continued exerting his power by also banning political parties, suppressing revolts, and curtailing clergies voice and power. He controlled the press and used his secret police to suppress those who openly disagreed or opposed him and his rule. His secret police, SAVAK, were relied upon to control society. Regression occurred in many aspects of Iranian life and freedoms for all became very compromised. Torture was an everyday occurrence. Huge protests were occurring all over the country and many women were part of this revolt. As a result of the major uproar and insanity in Iran, Mohammad fled the country and monarchy was taken