Tried to learn more about Iran, only became more confused

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Hmm, after checking into this thread, I think I understand better.

1. Persepolis is probably very biased as a story due to the background of the author. The pictures I have seen from the internet is probably a very biased account as well. Western citizens probably are more eager to share pictures of the relative minority of westernized Iranian citizens under the Shah then share pictures that more accurately represent the majority of Iranians (conservative, rural).

2. As what Panzer shared, it makes sense that the Islamic fundamentalists provoked insurrections in Iraq and sparked retaliation from Saddam.

It looks like another very enlightening thread was started by the most ignorant person on the forum. I'm gonna give myself a pat on the back.