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Harvard Professor Answers Burning Questions About Iranian History

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Harvard Professor Answers Burning Questions About Iranian History
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In a brisk WIRED interview, Professor Tarek Masoud answers frequently asked questions about Iran’s history. He explains that Iran is not an Arab country but a predominantly Persian one, with a distinct language and identity. He traces how the country became an Islamic republic after the 1979 revolution, driven by political repression, economic tensions, and resistance to Western influence.
Along the way, he tackles the following questions: Just how liberal/progressive was Iran prior to the 1979

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