Having been to Iran on many occasions for business during the time the Shah was in control, what she says is mostly correct. The big thing that was going on is he was educating the Iranians with a secular education. That was also his downfall -- Thank you Jimmuh "never saw a dictator he didn't love" Carter.
So if you need blame, look to Carter. The Middle East would have been a very different place if it weren't for Jimmuh.
The Iranians also have themselves to blame..not just Jimmuh Cartuh. They chose Islam and had their own "revolution" in 79. They in essence chose their own fate. Even if there were to be another revolution, with democracy ousting tyranny, they'd STILL worship Mohammed instead of Christ, which sooner or later would end right back up to tyranny's doorstep yet again.
Simply cant fathom why some think that Iran would be a democratic paradise with Islam STILL in place.
"If I let loose pestilence against My people, when My people, who bear My name, humble themselves, pray, and seek My favor and turn from their evil ways, then I will hear in My heavenly abode and forgive their sins and heal their land." II Chronicles 7:13-14
Problem is..you have to go through Christ in order to even GET to the Father (i.e. God), which Iranians are almost certainly NOT willing to do.