Empire cover image

120. The Iranian Revolution: The Rise of Ayatollah Khomeini

Empire

00:00

Economic Turmoil and Political Ignorance Before Revolution

This chapter explores the economic landscape in Iran before the Islamic Revolution, emphasizing the Shah's industrialization policies driven by rising oil prices. It highlights the resulting disparities between urban and rural areas, inflation, and the neglect of political reform that contributed to revolutionary tensions.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app