Erfan Fard [* Twitter: @EQFard]
The harshest ever winter in Iran began on January 19,1979. It has lasted 42 years and counting. It was on that fateful day that the late Shah, Mohammed Reza Pahlavi, faltered.
The Shah. King of Iran, had instructed Iran’s army and SAVAK to stand down. In doing so, the protesters got their wish. All their dreams came true (be careful what you wish for) and as Shah taxied down the runway heading to Egypt, Khomeini rubbed his hands and licked his lips. The nightmare had begun.
The Middle East would be an entirely different place today if the Shah had acted just a little bit differently. Here is how it all went down. Khomeini had done his homework and his mission. He had the backing of Jimmy Carter, who was about to make a gigantic blunder (with his support for the new regime behind the scene). The Shah blinked and thought to himself Khomeini has the backing of the USA so I better get out while the getting is good. In fact Shah was peace loving and zealous Iran-lover!