How does the oppression of the current regime in Iran compare to what it replaced?
Let's ask GoogleAI:
"SAVAK (
Sazman-e Ettela'at va Amniyat-e Keshvar) was the notorious secret police and intelligence agency of the
Pahlavi dynasty in Iran (1957-1979), infamous for its brutality, torture, surveillance, and suppression of dissent, acting as the Shah's primary tool to maintain control against political opponents, including
Iranian students abroad, with significant support and training from the
CIA.
"Formed in 1957, it had its own budget, communication network, and direct access to the Shah, operating with extreme power until its dissolution following the 1979 Islamic Revolution."