Luxury vs Austerity: Inside the Homes of Iran's Exiled Shah and Revolutionary Khomeini
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Moneycontrol•13-01-2026, 10:54
Luxury vs Austerity: Inside the Homes of Iran's Exiled Shah and Revolutionary Khomeini
- •Nationwide anti-government protests in Iran have led to 648 deaths amid a security crackdown.
- •Tensions with the US have escalated, with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warning Washington and President Trump considering airstrikes.
- •The US imposed a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran, increasing pressure on the regime.
- •Exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi supports protesters, urging swift action from the Trump administration.
- •An NDTV report highlights the stark contrast between the opulent residence of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and the modest home of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in Tehran.
Why It Matters: The contrasting homes of Iran's Shah and Khomeini symbolize their opposing ideologies amidst ongoing protests.
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