The War Between the USA, Israel and Iran: Here are the Historical Factors That Led to This Global Conflict
The article discusses historical factors leading to the current conflict among the USA, Israel, and Iran, focusing on the deterioration of US-Iran relations since the 1979 Iranian Revolution.
Scott Anderson: "Americans underestimate the Islamic Republic just as they overestimated the solidity of the Shah's regime"
In an interview, journalist Scott Anderson discusses American misconceptions about Iran's Islamic Republic, drawing parallels to past misjudgments regarding the Shah's regime.
Iran: From the 'God-Sent' Khomeini to the Shadowy Khamenei
The article discusses the significant moment of Ayatollah Khomeini's return to Iran on February 1, 1979, marking a pivotal change in the country’s history with global implications.
Donald Trump in the trap of the 'Iranian curse'
The article discusses how Donald Trump's foreign policy towards Iran reflects personal grievances linked to historical events dating back to the 1979 Iranian Revolution.
The Military Elite Took Control in Iran
The article discusses the significant role of the military elite in Iran, particularly focusing on the responsibilities and the symbolic nature of the Supreme Leader's position since the 1979 revolution.
When One Hundred Thousand Said No to Khomeini
On March 8, 1979, in Tehran, women were forced by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards to return home and dress "decently," marking a significant moment in the history of Iran's revolution.
"The street was on fire with protests and gunshots could be heard," said Clarín's correspondent in Iran 47 years ago during the fall of the Shah
The article reflects on the Iranian Revolution of 1979, detailing the events surrounding the exile of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and the return of Ayatollah Khomeini.
Hopeless to discuss with such people
The article reflects on the enduring impact of the 1979 Iranian Revolution on political Islam and global affairs.
Boris Havel: Iranian Games of Death and the Cult of Martyrdom
Boris Havel critiques Iran's development since the 1979 revolution from the perspective of ideology, violence, and suppression, particularly highlighting its impact on children.
War in the Middle East: The End of the Islamic Revolution
French Middle East expert Gilles Kepel sees the Iran war as a turning point marking the end of an era that began with the Islamic Revolution in 1979, suggesting possible dangerous consequences for the region.
Polšak Palatinuš: Iranian Revolution 2.0 at Our Doorstep
The article discusses the parallels between the current geopolitical situation concerning Iran and the Iranian Revolution of 1979, emphasizing reactions in the West and the implications for the future.
The End of the Ashen Age
The article discusses the consequences of the 1979 Iranian revolution which began an era of instability in the Middle East, referred to as the 'Ashen Age,' that continues to influence current geopolitical dynamics.
Background of the conflict in Iran: Nuclear program and global consequences
Iran is facing its biggest crisis since the Islamic Revolution of 1979, driven by US and Israeli attacks targeting its nuclear program.
Who will become Iran's Supreme Leader? These 5 names are in the race including Khamenei's grandson
Iran faces a political challenge after the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, marking the selection of a new leader for the second time since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
Iran once had a liberal culture and miniskirt-wearing women, but with a poor majority under a violent monarchy; see images
The article examines Iran's cultural landscape before the 1979 Revolution, highlighting its modernity and the sharp contrast with the restrictive environment for women today.
Flag Before the Iranian Revolution Becomes a Symbol of Iranian Opposition Protests; Compare
An old Iranian flag, pre-dating the 1979 revolution, has emerged as a symbol of opposition protests among Iranians, particularly those living abroad, such as in Toronto, Canada.
Ali and Ahmadinejad, the Imam and the Populist: The Decapitated Regime Still Has a Body
The death of key figures like Ali Khamenei and Ahmadinejad marks the end of an era for Iran's regime, symbolizing the decline of the revolution that began in 1979.
Will the regime survive Khamenei's death? How will Iran take revenge? We answer the most important questions
The death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is expected to create a significant power vacuum in Iran, paralleling the upheaval of the 1979 Iranian Revolution, raising questions about the regime's stability and its potential response.
The Shah's Coronation, Islamic Revolution and... 7 Hot Moments between America and Iran
An overview of seven key events that have led to the ongoing hostilities between the United States and Iran since the Shah's coronation in 1953 and the Islamic Revolution in 1979.
Trump’s current war on Iran picks up where a longstanding enmity left off
The article discusses the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran, emphasizing how current military actions by Trump reflect longstanding historical tensions between the two nations.
Iran: The Party in Persepolis and the Beginning of the End of the Empire
The article discusses the opulent 2,500-year celebration of the Persian Empire hosted by the Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, and its significance as a marker of the decline of the Pahlavi dynasty.
Iran and the United States: Nearly half a century of conflicting relations from the embassy takeover in Tehran to Trump’s attack
Iran and the United States have maintained tense relations since the 1979 Islamic Revolution and the hostage crisis at the U.S. embassy in Tehran.
Who Are the 'Mustazafin', or 'Oppressed', Poor Youth Who Formed the Guard That Today Protects the Dictatorship of Iran
The article explores the role of 'Mustazafin', impoverished youth in Iran, who formed the foundation of the Revolutionary Guard supporting the Iranian dictatorship since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
These French intellectuals and journalists who were blind to Khomeini and the Islamic revolution in 1978-1979
The article discusses how notable French intellectuals and journalists misjudged Ayatollah Khomeini and the Islamic revolution in Iran from 1978-1979, contrasting their perspectives with more accurate assessments of the situation.
UN chief blasted as ‘abjectly tone-deaf’ over message to Iran marking revolution anniversary
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres faced backlash for sending a congratulatory message to Iran on the 1979 Islamic revolution anniversary amid human rights concerns.
Iran marks the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution under US threats
Iran commemorated the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution amid ongoing anti-government protests and tensions with the US over its nuclear program.
Iran marks revolution anniversary amid US threats and sanctions
Iran celebrated the anniversary of its 1979 revolution with defiant protests and strong rhetoric against the US's military threats and sanctions.
Thousands protested in Berlin in support of the Iranian national uprising
Thousands gathered in Berlin to support the Iranian national uprising, marking the anniversary of the 1979 Iranian revolution against the monarchy.
Iranian women on the frontline of protests
The article discusses the involvement of Iranian women in the ongoing protests, highlighting their significant role in the largest wave of demonstrations since the 1979 Islamic revolution.
Protests calling for regime change 'most existential threat to Islamic regime since 1979 revolution'
Protests in Iran are deemed the most significant threat to the Islamic regime since the 1979 revolution, as calls for regime change intensify.
An activist replaces the flag of the Iranian Embassy in Madrid with the one prior to the 1979 revolution
An activist climbed to the roof of the Iranian Embassy in Madrid and replaced the Islamic Republic flag with the one prior to the 1979 revolution, as part of a symbolic gesture urged by Reza Pahlavi.
An activist changes the flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran at the Madrid embassy to the one before the 1979 revolution
An activist replaced the Islamic Republic of Iran's flag at the Iranian embassy in Madrid with the pre-revolution flag from 1979 as a protest against the regime's repression, following a call from Reza Pahlavi.
Iran protests death toll tops 2,000, activists say, in worst upheaval since 1979 revolution
The death toll from the Iranian government's crackdown on protests has exceeded 2,000, marking the country's worst unrest since the 1979 revolution.
The Kremlin is closely watching developments in Iran, fearing the loss of an ally and a similar scenario
Moscow is anxiously monitoring the situation in Iran as the regime faces its most significant existential crisis since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, fearing a loss of influence in the Middle East and a critical ally in its war against Ukraine.
Current Lexicon: Peacock Throne
The Peacock Throne has always sparked the imagination, with German tabloids celebrating Iranian Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and his wife Soraya, who had a German mother, despite the Shah's regime being riddled with corruption and extravagance, ultimately leading to his exile following the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
Iran protests spark regime survival question as exiled dissident says it feels like a ‘revolution’
As protests escalate in Iran, with reports of thousands killed, analysts are questioning whether the Islamic Republic faces its most significant threat since the 1979 revolution or whether it retains enough power to endure.
Iran claims to be communicating with the US as Trump considers response to suppressing protests
Iran states it is in communication with the United States as President Trump contemplates a strong reaction to the deadly suppression of protests, marking one of the most serious threats to Iran's religious leaders since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
The harshest repression in Iran since 1979: 'If you want to die, go out into the streets'
Iranian leaders are facing the most serious challenge since the 1979 revolution, with unprecedented measures including a severe security crackdown and almost complete internet blockade in response to protests.
The End of Boredom
The author reflects on the significant changes in Iran since the 1979 revolution, noting the shift in public sentiment from supporting Khomeini to celebrating the son of the former Shah.
Protests in Iran / Doctors report hundreds of dead, morgues have no place to store bodies. What is needed for the Islamic Republic to fall?
Iran is experiencing the largest demonstrations since the Islamic Revolution of 1979, with protests spanning 512 locations in 180 cities and involving nearly two million people across all provinces.
Analyst: The Fall of the Regime in Iran Will Not Look Like the 1979 Revolution.
As protests grow in Iran, analyst Vali Nasr warns that the potential fall of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will not mirror the 1979 overthrow of the Pahlavi dynasty.