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5-4 · Mar 24, 2026
Dames & Moore v. Regan
“Exiled cleric who returned to Iran in 1979 and became de facto leader of Islamic Revolution, establishing the Islamic Republic”
Executive Power and Separation of PowersU.S.-Iran Relations and Diplomatic History1979 Iranian Hostage Crisis
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The Rest Is History · Jan 26, 2026
638. Revolution in Iran: The Hostage Crisis (Part 3)
“Supreme leader of Iranian Revolution who strategically prolonged hostage crisis to consolidate power and marginalize moderates”
Iranian Islamic Revolution and Khomeini's consolidation of powerU.S. Embassy seizure and 444-day hostage crisisShah of Iran's exile and death
View AnalysisThe Rest Is History · Jan 22, 2026
637. Revolution in Iran: Rise of the Ayatollah (Part 2)
“Exiled Iranian cleric who orchestrated the Islamic Revolution and returned to power in February 1979”
Iranian Revolution of 1979Ayatollah Khomeini and Islamic theologyVelayat-e-Faqih (guardianship of the jurist)
View AnalysisThe Rest Is History · Jan 19, 2026
636. Revolution in Iran: Fall of the Shah (Part 1)
“Exiled cleric who led Islamic opposition to Shah; used anti-colonial nationalism and Shia theology to mobilize masses”
Iranian Revolution and fall of the Shah (1978-1979)Shia Islam theology and political mobilizationCold War intelligence failures in Iran
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