Is Iran on the Brink of Another 1979?

17 February, 2026, 10:25 pm

Last modified: 17 February, 2026, 10:28 pm

Is Iran on the Brink of Another 1979?

17 February, 2026, 10:25 pm

Last modified: 17 February, 2026, 10:28 pm

Will Iran's streets once again witness a major change? From December 2025 to January 2026, a wave of anger has swept across Iranian cities-from Mashhad to Abadan. Many say the scenes are reminiscent of nearly 50 years ago, when the foundations of the Shah's rule began to shake.

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