Episode

The Making of Modern Iran (Part 1)

Podcast: Breaking History
Published: Jan 14, 2026
Duration seconds: 4270
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Breaking History dives into the paradox at the heart of modern Iran: How a nation born in revolt, from the tobacco protests of the 1890s to the 1979 Revolution, has time and again empowered autocrats in the name of democracy. This week we trace the cycles of reform and repression that still shape Iran today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices