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flag Iran's 1971 Shah's $170M Persepolis celebration, amid poverty, fueled resentment leading to the 1979 revolution.

flag In October 1971, Iran’s Shah hosted a lavish 2500th-anniversary celebration at Persepolis, featuring a seven-course feast with peacocks, caviar, and vintage wine, flown-in kitchen equipment, and luxury accommodations for 600 global guests. flag The $170 million event, marked by opulence and military displays, drew sharp criticism for its extravagance amid widespread poverty, fueling resentment that contributed to the 1979 revolution.

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