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How The 1979 Revolution Transformed Iran

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Aftermath of the Iranian Revolution

This chapter examines the extensive effects of the 1979 Iranian Revolution on U.S. foreign policy and Middle Eastern dynamics, particularly the rise of Iranian influence through groups like Hezbollah. It delves into the complexities of the Iranian regime's repression contrasted with political freedoms, and how these factors contribute to ongoing geopolitical tensions.

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