A 1960 photo of a woman relaxing at the beach in Iran shows a society that looked dramatically different from what it became after the 1979 Islamic Revolution. During the Shah’s rule, Iran experienced rapid Westernization—women wore Western fashion, attended universities in large numbers, and participated in public life with fewer restrictions. Beach scenes like this were a common sight along the Caspian Sea and the Persian Gulf. The Revolution brought sweeping changes, enforcing strict dress co