Revolution in Iran: Fall of the Shah (TRIH ep 636, part 1)
1941 · Resource
In the first part of this episode, Dominic and Tom explore the Iranian Revolution of 1979, delving into the precarious relationship between President Carter and Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. They examine the rise of Ayatollah Khomeini and the unfolding events that dramatically transformed Iran and continue to impact the Middle East today.
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