In 1974, the Shah of Iran was diagnosed with cancer. It was a Shakespearian tragedy that brought about the end of the Iranian monarchy and shaped the Middle East conflict we’re seeing today. As open warfare between the US and Iran becomes more and more likely by the day, it’s worth remembering that it all started with something tiny a small lump in the spleen of one man. Matt Bevan explains.
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