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“Henry Kissinger is possessed of a truly superior intelligence, in addition to which he has two qualities which, unfortunately, many great men lack: he is able to listen and he has a very subtle sense of humour.”

Quote by Mohammed Reza Pahlavi

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Mohammed Reza Pahlavi

Mohammed Reza Pahlavi was the last Shah of Iran, reigning from 1941 to 1979. He was a monarch who sought to modernize Iran and establish it as a regional power, implementing significant social and economic reforms. His reign was marked by political unrest and increasing tensions with the Islamic Revolution that eventually led to his downfall. more

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