© Alfred YAGHOBZADEH / Divergence
Over two million people throughout Iran demonstrated against the Shah, The demonstrations often turned violent as the Shah's imperial police opened fire on the crowds. On this day, two imperial police officers opened fire on the mess hall of the Lavizan garrison in north Tehran, killing 15 fellow officers. This was an ominous progression as it signified the mounting split within the Shah's armed forces. Tehran, IRAN - 11/12/1978.
Lieu : TEHRAN, IRAN
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