Reza Shah

Mohammad Reza Shah 1949 Assassination Attempt: Survival, Power, and the Road to America

Mohammad Reza Shah 1949 assassination attempt. How he survived, tightened power, and turned to the US, reshaping Iran’s Cold War path.
As pressure builds and compromise collapses, Mohammad Mosaddegh leads a united nation towards oil nationalization.

Book Three – Ep.5: Nationalization (1)

As pressure builds and compromise collapses, Mohammad Mosaddegh leads a united nation towards oil nationalization.

The Tehran Conference and the Rise of Mohammad Reza Shah: How World War II Reshaped Iran

As the Tehran Conference unfolds in 1943, Iran stands occupied and divided. How did Mohammad Reza Shah’s rise reshape the country?
After Reza Shah’s abdication, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi takes the throne. Allied leaders gather in Tehran as Iran grapples with the aftermath of the Anglo-Soviet invasion.

Book Three – Ep.1: Tehran Conference

After Reza Shah’s abdication, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi takes the throne. As Iran reels from the Anglo-Soviet invasion, Allied leaders gather in Tehran.

Reza Shah Pahlavi: The Rise, Rule, and Fall of Modern Iran’s Founder

In 1944, Reza Shah Pahlavi died alone. Banished from his homeland and despised by his people. But even his most…

The Lion and the Sun - Book Two - Life of Reza Shah

Book Two Recap

The rise and fall of Reza Shah, the architect of modern Iran. Season Two recap chronicles the life of Reza Khan and the creation of Pahlavi dynasty.
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Reza Shah Exile: The Fall, Banishment, and Final Days of an Unmade King

After his abdication in 1941, Reza Shah began a turbulent journey into exile leading to his death, and the mystery surrounding his burial.

Book Two – Special Episode: Exiled King

As Iran crowns a new king, Reza Shah is forced into exile. Stripped of power and family, the fallen monarch begins his final chapter in isolation.
Reza Shah's Abdication - 1941

Reza Shah’s Abdication: The 1941 Iran Invasion That Ended His Reign

This is the transcript for Book Two, episode 10 of The Lion and the Sun podcast: Reza Shah’s Abdication. When…

The Lion and the Sun - S02E10 - Abdication

Book Two – Ep.10: Abdication

in 1941, Britain and the Soviet Union invade Iran in hopes of a regime change and Reza Shah contemplates abdication.

The Shah, the Nazis, and the Invasion: Impact of World War II on Iran

As World War II begins, Reza Shah distances Iran from Britain and the Soviet Union, aligning more closely with Nazi Germany.
The Lion and the Sun Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 9 - World War two

Book Two – Ep.9: World War II

As the Second World War breaks out, Iran declares neutrality. But Britain and the Soviet Union fear that Reza Shah’s ties with Germany could tip the balance of power in

Reza Shah’s Radical Reforms: His Diplomatic Ties with Atatürk, Battle Against Tradition and Kashf-e Hijab

From the unveiling policy (Kashf-e Hijab) to his close ties with Atatürk, Reza Shah's vision for a secular Iran collides with the religious forces.
The Lion and the Sun Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 8 - The Heir

Book Two – Ep.8: The Heir

Groomed for power from childhood, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi was more than a prince. He was Reza Shah's guarantee for a successful political project.
The Lion and the Sun Podcast - Season 2 - Episode 7 - Unveiling

Book Two – Ep.7: Unveiling

After his first foreign trip, Reza Shah declares war on Islam and orders women to remove their hijab. Follow us…

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