A Political History of Contemporary Iran
Dr. Roy Casagranda explains the key events in shaping the current state of Iran over the last 125 years. This video covers the 1901 oil concession to Britain, the 1953 CIA-backed coup against Prime Minister Mossadegh, the rise and rule of the Shah, the 1979 Islamic Revolution, and the collapse of the reform movement. It explores how foreign intervention, domestic repression, and cultural shifts have shaped Iran’s political system, economy, and relationship with the West — offering context for current tensions involving Iran, Israel, and the broader Middle East.
