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In 1978, #CinemaRex was burned down on khomeini’s orders, killing roughly 470 people.
A few weeks after this act of terror, khomeini said: “The Shah’s cinema is a center for prostitution.”
#Iran
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In 1978, #CinemaRex was burned down on khomeini’s orders, killing roughly 470 people.
A few weeks after this act of terror, khomeini said: “The Shah’s cinema is a center for prostitution.”
#Iran
The country was heartbroken about the tragedy.
khomeini quickly blamed the act of terror on The Shah & #Pahlavi gov’t.
Abadan, along with its huge force of skilled oil workers, bought into the lies & joined in the protests.
khomeini quickly blamed the act of terror on The Shah & #Pahlavi gov’t.
Abadan, along with its huge force of skilled oil workers, bought into the lies & joined in the protests.
Cinemas, nightclubs, & places of entertainment were consistently targeted & attacked by revolutionaries.
The same day that #CinemaRex was set on fire, another was also attacked in Shiraz.
Cinema Arya in Mashhad was also attacked the night before, killing 3 people.
The same day that #CinemaRex was set on fire, another was also attacked in Shiraz.
Cinema Arya in Mashhad was also attacked the night before, killing 3 people.
#CinemaRex was just one of the many acts of terror committed by khomeini & his followers.
In 1975, the cinema in Qom was blown up, on the orders of khomeini.
Attacks on cinemas became so consistent that many closed down in fear.
In 1975, there were roughly 450 & by 1979, 300.
In 1975, the cinema in Qom was blown up, on the orders of khomeini.
Attacks on cinemas became so consistent that many closed down in fear.
In 1975, there were roughly 450 & by 1979, 300.
This regime came to power through bloodshed, violence, & lies & it continues to maintain power through the same.
#Iran
For more, see: https://kayhanlife.com/news/revolutionary-arson-19th-august-1978-470-burnt-alive/
#Iran
For more, see: https://kayhanlife.com/news/revolutionary-arson-19th-august-1978-470-burnt-alive/
