Revolution in Iran: Rise of the Ayatollah (Part 2)
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<p>What set off the final uprisings of the Iranian Revolution, against the last Shah of Iran, Mohammed Reza Pahlavi? Would President Jimmy Carter and America back the Shah’s forbidding opponent, the firebrand, Ayatollah Khomeini? And, why would the Revolution prove to be one of the most pivotal events in recent history?</p> <p><br></p> <p>Join Dominic and Tom, as they discuss the final fall of Iran’s last Shah, America’s response, and the rising power of the revolutionary Ayatollah Khomeini, and his radical new vision for the governance of Iran…</p> <p><br></p> <p>_______</p> <p>Become a member today and join us at The Rest Is History Festival at Hampton Court Palace on the 4th and 5th of July 2026. This is a members-only event. Join the Athelstans for guaranteed entry or become a Friend of the Show to enter the ballot. You'll also get ad-free listening, bonus episodes, exclusive mini-series and more.</p> <p>Sign up now at <a href="http://therestishistory.com/club?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=trihfestival&utm_term=listeners&utm_content=episodedescription">therestishistory.com</a><br></p> <p>_______</p> <p>Twitter:</p> <p>@TheRestHistory</p> <p>@holland_tom</p> <p>@dcsandbrook</p> <p>Video Editors: Jack Meek + Harry Swan </p> <p>Social Producer: Harry Balden</p> <p>Producers: Tabby Syrett & Aaliyah Akude </p> <p>Executive Producer: Dom Johnson </p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>
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<p>What set off the final uprisings of the Iranian Revolution, against the last Shah of Iran, Mohammed Reza Pahlavi? Would President Jimmy Carter and America back the Shah’s forbidding opponent, the firebrand, Ayatollah Khomeini? And, why would the Revolution prove to be one of the most pivotal events in recent history?</p> <p><br></p> <p>Join Dominic and Tom, as they discuss the final fall of Iran’s last Shah, America’s response, and the rising power of the revolutionary Ayatollah Khomeini, and his radical new vision for the governance of Iran…</p> <p><br></p> <p>_______</p> <p>Become a member today and join us at The Rest Is History Festival at Hampton Court Palace on the 4th and 5th of July 2026. This is a members-only event. Join the Athelstans for guaranteed entry or become a Friend of the Show to enter the ballot. You'll also get ad-free listening, bonus episodes, exclusive mini-series and more.</p> <p>Sign up now at <a href="http://therestishistory.com/club?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=trihfestival&utm_term=listeners&utm_content=episodedescription">therestishistory.com</a><br></p> <p>_______</p> <p>Twitter:</p> <p>@TheRestHistory</p> <p>@holland_tom</p> <p>@dcsandbrook</p> <p>Video Editors: Jack Meek + Harry Swan </p> <p>Social Producer: Harry Balden</p> <p>Producers: Tabby Syrett & Aaliyah Akude </p> <p>Executive Producer: Dom Johnson </p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a></p>
