How The 1979 Revolution Transformed Iran
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Missteps in Understanding the Iranian Revolution
This chapter explores the U.S. government's failure to comprehend the Iranian Revolution, emphasizing missed opportunities to assess Khomeini's rhetoric. It illustrates the Carter administration's contradictory approach of supporting the Shah while attempting to negotiate with Khomeini's faction, resulting in a disordered diplomatic strategy.
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