Nevertheless , the Shah 's response was exceedingly mild compared to the typical reaction that the future Islamic Republic would usually give to its opponents , or even other contemporary autocracies .
At least eleven of the captured army officers were tortured to death between 1953 and 1958 .
The Shah 's response was exceedingly mild compared to the typical reaction that the future Islamic Republic would usually give to its opponents , or even other contemporary autocracies .
At least eleven of the captured army officers were tortured to death between 1953 and 1958 .