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Under the rule of King Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, who was an ally of Britain and the U.S., the hijab was even banned because it was argued it suppressed women. Above: An Iranian woman poses in a swimsuit at the beach in Iran

Iran BEFORE the 1979 revolution: Photos show the extent of women’s freedom under the Shah – but life was not all rosy

They are photographs that show just how much has changed in less…
Guest Essay: One Woman's Harrowing Tale of Torture Under the Shah Sheds Light on Iran's Dark History

Guest Essay: One Woman's Harrowing Tale of Torture Under the Shah Sheds Light on Iran's Dark History

Please note that the opinions and positions expressed in guest essays…
‘RHOSLC’ alum Jen Shah wishes her husband a ‘Happy Valentine’s Day’ from prison: ‘Stronger than ever’

‘RHOSLC’ alum Jen Shah wishes her husband a ‘Happy Valentine’s Day’ from prison: ‘Stronger than ever’

Jen Shah is proving from prison that she and her husband, Sharrieff…