Complete History of the 1979 Iranian Revolution
Summary
This episode details the 1979 Iranian Revolution, tracing its roots to the 1953 CIA-backed coup that installed Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. Hosts Matt Rogers and Bow & Yang analyze how decades of foreign meddling, SAVAK’s brutality, and economic inequality fueled a broad coalition of secular and religious opposition. The narrative culminates in the 1978 protests and Black Friday, highlighting the pivotal role of Ayatollah Khomeini and the U.S. decision to abandon the Shah.
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