Iranian Revolution
Coverage of Iranian Revolution in the Nexus archive.
- How the far-Left teamed up with Islamists to bring about Iranian revolution... only to be crushed by extremists - and now experts warn the West is walking down the same path
The article discusses how the far-Left and Islamists collaborated during the Iranian revolution, only to be later suppressed by extremists. Experts now caution that the West may be following a similar trajectory.
- A modern tragedy: the Iranian revolution and its legacy
Three new books explore the legacy of the Iranian Revolution and examine the fractious relationship between the state and its people.
- National Gas Prices Near Record High
National gas prices are nearing a record high, affecting Americans' perception of the president's success. The impact on gasoline prices is more significant to individual Americans than broader military campaigns. Bloomberg News Senior US Oil Reporter Kevin Crowley discusses the issue.
- The Iranian regime was built on ‘vicious antisemitism’ following the 1979 Islamic Revolution
The article claims the Iranian regime's ideology is rooted in antisemitism since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, contrasting the Shah's era of Jewish prosperity with post-revolution persecution. It highlights Ruhollah Khomeini's antisemitic rhetoric and the execution of Jewish industrialist Habib Elghanian as key examples.
- Lessons learned in ‘70s have made US, world economies less vulnerable to oil shocks
The article discusses how current global oil price surges due to Middle East conflicts are less economically disruptive than in the 1970s, thanks to improved energy efficiency, diversified energy sources, and reduced reliance on Middle Eastern oil. While the Strait of Hormuz disruption impacts 15% of global oil production, historical lessons have mitigated economic fallout compared to past crises.