Iranian Revolution

In 1979, the streets of Tehran erupted with chants of "Death to the Shah!" as millions of Iranians took to the streets, demanding change. The Iranian Revolution, a seismic event that would reshape the Middle East, was underway. After decades of Western influence and rapid modernization under the Shah's rule, a diverse coalition of revolutionaries, led by the charismatic Ayatollah Khomeini, sought to overthrow the monarchy and establish an Islamic republic. The world watched in awe as this ancient civilization underwent a dramatic transformation, replacing a pro-Western autocracy with a theocratic regime. The revolution's impact would extend far beyond Iran's borders, altering global politics and setting the stage for decades of tension between Iran and the West.

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