Introduction

The Iranian Revolution of 1979 was one of the most important events of the twentieth century. The revolution has forever changed the middle east and how the world approaches political Islam.

The Revolution has directly impacted global alliances, the global economy, and the political balance of power in the Middle East. And it has indirectly created various conflicts, ruined several political careers, and destroyed a handful of nations.

Whether you are Muslim or non-Muslim, Sunni or Shiite, capitalist or socialist, you have been affected by the Iranian Revolution.

In this story, we will look at the lives of the two main players of the Iranian Revolution: The Shah of Iran and Ayatollah Khomeini.

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