Revolution between Iran and Us
Iran 1979: Legacy of a
Revolution
What is the legacy of Iran's Islamic revolution and
how does it affect Iranian society more than three
decades later?
05 Nov 2017 06:31 GMT Middle East , Iran ,
Politics
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behind the headline
After decades of royal rule, millions of Iranians
took to the streets in a popular movement
against a regime that was seen as brutal, corrupt
and illegitimate.
Revolutionary forces, under the leadership of
Grand Ayatollah Khomeini, forced the shah of
Iran into exile.
His government was overthrown and replaced by
a new Islamic order. The Islamic revolution put
Iran on a new path - one that led to an ongoing
conflict with the West.
Decades after the founding of the Islamic
republic, the ideals that inspired the uprising
continue to affect everyday life in modern Iran.
So how has the revolution managed to sustain
itself through war, international isolation,
economic sanctions, and regional turbulence?
And how has Iranian society changed since the
seismic upheaval of 1979?
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