In this part of the Contemporary History of Iran series, you will see the ceremony of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi’s visit to the Command and Staff College of the Imperial Army.
In this video, the Shah speaks about the importance of defense preparedness, the role of the army in maintaining the country’s independence, the dangers of military weakness, and Iran’s position in global developments. He also refers to Iran’s experience during World War I, the necessity of maintaining national security, and his views on nuclear disarmament and world peace.
These images and speeches show part of the political and military atmosphere of Iran in the 1970s.