February 2019
Who Revolutionized and Why Did They Revolt?
The article reflects on the 40th anniversary of the 1979 Iranian Revolution, questioning the narrative that blames communists and religious fanatics for the Shah's regime's…
The Republic of House Arrest
The article discusses the history and implications of house arrests in Iran, particularly focusing on prominent figures such as Ayatollah Kazem Shariatmadari and Ayatollah Montazeri.…
What Was the Shah's Request from Shari'atmadari Regarding Khomeini?
The article discusses a conversation with Hassan Shari'atmadari about his father's role in saving Ayatollah Khomeini from execution in 1963 and the political dynamics leading…
Our Sleepy Fortune Will Wake Again: A Letter Against the Islamic Republic
Mostafa Rahimi, a lawyer and writer, warned Ayatollah Khomeini in a letter about the dangers of the Islamic Republic, predicting it would lead to a…
The Excluded from the Paris-Tehran Flight: Hassan Lahouti, Daryush Forouhar
On February 1, 1979, Ayatollah Khomeini returned to Iran after 14 years of exile, coinciding with the Shah's departure. The article discusses the political dynamics…
A Revolution That Is Dead, A Discourse That Is Alive
The article discusses the ongoing protests in Iran and the distinction between the dead Islamic Revolution and the still-alive discourse of 57. It highlights the…
Days of Turmoil; February 7, 1979 as Reported by Newspapers
On February 7, 1979, massive rallies in support of Mehdi Bazargan took place, with air force personnel expressing solidarity with Ayatollah Khomeini. Shapur Bakhtiar, the…
Days of Turmoil; February 5, 1979 as Reported by Newspapers
On February 5, 1979, Iranian newspapers reported significant political developments as Ayatollah Khomeini was expected to announce the Prime Minister of the provisional government. Tensions…
Days of Turmoil; February 4, 1979 as Reported by Newspapers
On February 4, 1979, significant political developments occurred in Iran as a meeting with Ayatollah Khomeini suggested Engineer Bazargan would become Prime Minister, while Prime…