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“A riot of democracy”: the Iranian Revolution of 1979 from triumph to tragedy

Posted on 13th July 2026 by International Socialism

The Iranian revolution of 1979 is surrounded by myths, distortions and falsehoods. It is widely assumed in academic histories and in contemporary media to be an “Islamic” revolution, its outcomes said to be testimony to the negative influence of Islam… Continue Reading →

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