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    Revolution Day in Iran Splits Populace

    Thirty-one years ago today, Islamic clerics in Iran shook the world, leading a revolution fueled by hatred of the West. The Islamic republic itself now faces unrest -- from within, as a protest movement continues to build. Today, thousands of demonstrators flooded the streets of Tehran, in shows of both support and protest.

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    KCRW placeholderBy Sara Terry • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Thirty-one years ago today, Islamic clerics in Iran shook the world, leading a revolution fueled by hatred of the West. The Islamic republic itself now faces unrest -- from within, as a protest movement continues to build. Today, thousands of demonstrators flooded the streets of Tehran, in shows of both support and protest. What legacy has more than four decades of Islamic rule left on the country and the region? What options does it have for coping with pressure from within and from Iranians outside who are pushing for change? What options does the West have in dealing with Iran's nuclear ambitions?

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      Sara Terry

      The Aftermath Project

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      University of California, Riverside

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    2 of 3
    Revolution Day in Iran Splits Populace
    1. 0:00The Political Crystal Ball for 2010
    2. 7:34Revolution Day in Iran Splits PopulaceYou’re reading this
    3. 41:55Twenty Years Since Mandela Was Released from Robben Island
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