Why 1979 was such a pivotal moment in history @SpectatorTV
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Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Author Simon Sebag Montefiore explains why Iran's 1979 Islamic revolution was one of history's genuinely defining moments, and why the West is both afraid and envious of Middle East religious leaders.
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Why 1979 was such a pivotal moment in history

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