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The Rest Is History · Jan 26, 2026
638. Revolution in Iran: The Hostage Crisis (Part 3)
“Moderate interim Prime Minister of Iran whose government resigned days after embassy seizure”
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)
“Liberal dissident appointed by Khomeini as rival prime minister; advocated for democratic constitution”
Iranian Revolution of 1979Ayatollah Khomeini and Islamic theologyVelayat-e-Faqih (guardianship of the jurist)
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