EPISODE · Jan 16, 2026 · 17 MIN
The Shah Is Gone - January 16, 1979
from The Daily History Chronicle · host Richard G Backus
On January 16, 1979, the Shah of Iran fled his country in tears, never to return. His departure sparked celebrations across Tehran and set in motion events that would reshape the Middle East: Khomeini's return, the Islamic Republic, the hostage crisis, and decades of American-Iranian hostility. This is the story of a king's fall and a revolution's rise.
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