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Harvard Professor Answers Burning Questions About Iranian History

Open Culture 28 April 2026 14h ago
Harvard Professor Answers Burning Questions About Iranian History
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In a brisk WIRED interview, Professor Tarek Masoud answers frequently asked questions about Iran’s history. He explains that Iran is not an Arab country but a predominantly Persian one, with a distinct language and identity. He traces how the country became an Islamic republic after the 1979 revolution, driven by political repression, economic tensions, and […]
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