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The Rest Is History · Jan 19, 2026
636. Revolution in Iran: Fall of the Shah (Part 1)
“Founded in 1908 following British oil discovery in Persia; nationalization attempt by PM Mossadeq in 1953 triggered CIA-backed coup”
Iranian Revolution and fall of the Shah (1978-1979)Shia Islam theology and political mobilizationCold War intelligence failures in Iran
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