Frank Sinatra performing in Tehran, 1975. Only 4 years later, Iran would be destroyed by mullahs and communists.

Thank Jimmie Carter

Carter backstabbed the Shah when he needed him the most.

Thanks for posting this. It's terrible what has happened to Iran, but it's also a warning to others of just how fragile your freedom is.

As someone born after the revolution I find footage like this endlessly fascinating. Iran has a rich and beautiful history and culture. I hope that Iran can restore itself to its former glory soon. 🌞🦁

Iran was a civilized nation before Islam took over.

Having spoken to some of those Iranian expat Communists, they actually thought they were paving the way for more freedom, artistic and otherwise. Hence the phrase, "useful idiots".

"Frank Sinatra performing in Tehran, 1975. Only 4 years later, Iran would be destroyed by mullahs and communists." Islam destroys everything. Communism killed 262 million people in the 20th century. They are in competition for the worst ideas ever.

Strangers in the Night (Islamic Republic Version) (To the tune of "Strangers in the Night") Strangers in the night, under sharia's chain, Guarded by the fist, IRGC's cruel reign. Decades of their might, crushing dreams in flight. Tyranny took hold, in the clerics' name, Khomeini's shadow cast, lit by zealot flame. Hearts that dared to fight, silenced in the night. Something in their rule was so unyielding, Freedom's hope was torn, no appealing. Veils and fear, the law, no revealing, Lives they stole away. Strangers in the night, we were dreamers then, Hoping for a dawn, to be free again. But the guards in green, built a dark regime. Now the years have passed, still the chains remain, Sharia's iron grip, fueling endless pain. Strangers in the night, lost to Islamic might, Under their command, we’re strangers in the night.

Different world. It's dystopian all over now. Insane.