Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi and his wife leave Tehran hospital in 1951; Averell Harriman meets with the Shah in 1951

The transcript discusses the young Shah of Iran, who was the titular head of the country and the constitutional leader of the army. It highlights the Shah's stance on retaining oil companies under foreign holdings, with continued royalty payments to the government.

What was the young Shah of Iran's position in the country?

• Economic advisor

• Prime Minister

• Foreign diplomat

• Titular head and constitutional leader of the army

Who was the constitutional leader of the army in Iran?

• The Prime Minister

• The Shah

• The President

• The Defense Minister

What was the Shah's stance on the ownership of oil companies?

• Joint ownership with neighboring countries

• Complete privatization

• Retention by foreign holdings

• Nationalization of oil companies

What was the Shah's view on the foreign holdings of oil companies?

• He wanted to nationalize them

• He was indifferent

• He favored their retention

• He opposed them

What did the Shah support regarding the payment for oil usage?

• No payment required

• One-time payment

• Continued payment of royalties

• Payment in goods