Iran: Who was The Shah? | If You’re Listening

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. Subscribe: ABC News In-depth takes you deeper on the big stories, with long-form journalism from Four Corners, Foreign Correspondent, Australian Story, Planet America and more, and explainers from ABC News Video Lab. Watch more ABC News content ad-free on ABC iview: For more from ABC News, click here: Get breaking news and livestreams from our ABC News channel: Like ABC News on Facebook: Follow ABC News on Instagram: