The Dig: Iran, 1953-1979. From the Shah to Islamic Revolution
Jacobin Radio
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Khomeini's Opposition to the Shah's Regime
Khomeini has this ties to the Fadayan Islam. His main interests actually were on Islamic philosophy, neo-Platonic philosophy. He was a very kind of a unique cleric, even sort of reading newspapers since he was frowned upon. But by the time we hit June 63, this is when he mounts his very, very strong opposition to the Shah's regime.
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