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12 Reasons Why The Shah of Iran Lost Power

9. Dissatisfaction Among the Military

9. Dissatisfaction Among the Military
Military dissent grows as soldiers refuse orders, paving the way for revolutionary success.

Signs of discontent and fragmentation within the military emerged as some soldiers and officers lost faith in the Shah’s leadership and refused to quell protests. The army’s eventual neutrality was pivotal in the revolution’s success. For more information, refer to bbc.com.

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