Why the West Wants to Bomb Iran: Understanding the Islamic Republic with Dr. Assal Rad
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Historical Context and Human Rights Rhetoric in Iran
This chapter delves into Iran's political history, examining the pivotal events that led up to the 1979 revolution and the 1953 US-UK coup that reinstated the monarchy. It critiques the inconsistent application of human rights rhetoric by contemporary advocates, highlighting the gap between political ideals and the reality of human rights abuses in the region.
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