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Dates: during 1978-1978
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Even more interesting was a manifesto prepared by Ahmad Baniahmad, 46, the only real opposition member of Iran's 268-seat parliament. The manifesto, backed by a group of 400 professional people known as the Union for Liberty, calls for formation of a provisional government made up of political and religious leaders, followed by elections, an end to martial law, and the establishment of a true constitutional monarchy as envisioned by Iran's 72-year-old constitution. "There is no other solution," said Baniahmad. "This will enable the Shah to save face and to remain monarch...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: IRAN: The Weekend of Crisis | 12/18/1978 | See Source »

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