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What was Ruhollah Khomeini's opposition to the white revolution?
Ruhollah Khomeini viewed them as an attack on Islam.
What were some of the white revolution's points?
The Shah announced the White Revolution, a six-point programme of reform calling for land reform.
What was the second point of the White Revolution's reforms?
The Shah announced the White Revolution, a six-point programme of reform calling for nationalization of the forests.
What was the the third point of the White Revolution's reforms?
The Shah announced the White Revolution, a six-point programme of reform calling for the sale of state-owned enterprises to private interests.

Question: why did he attack the ulama?
Self-contained rewrite: why did the Shah attack the ulama?