when did the shah leave iran
Tuesday 16 January 1979 06.40 EST First published on Tuesday 16 January 1979 06.40 EST. The Shah of Iran will leave his country today for Egypt, after a year in which his position has eroded from that of one of the strongest national leaders in the world to something close to that of a refugee. Before going, he will give a press conference at the Niavaran Palace, it was officially announced last night.