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In this insightful video, we explore Iran's transformative journey following the 1979 Islamic Revolution, as Ayatollah Khomeini shifted national priorities from military spending to social welfare. Discover how the rejection of billions in arms purchases from the U.S. and U.K. set a new course for the nation, prioritizing nearly free access to essential resources like electricity, water, and gasoline. Delve into Khomeini's pacifist philosophy, which argued that military aggression breeds hostility, and learn how this vision aimed to create a socially just and peaceful society amid a backdrop of regional tensions. Join us as we unpack this pivotal moment in history!

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Post-Revolution Priorities: From Weapons to Welfare
Following the 1979 Islamic Revolution, Iran underwent a profound shift in national priorities. Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the leader of the revolution, rejected the massive arms purchases made by the previous monarch, Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. These included orders worth billions from the United States and the UK.
Instead, Khomeini redirected those resources to domestic welfare—ensuring nearly free electricity, water, and gasoline for citizens. He believed military aggression invited hostility, stating:
“If we do not intend to fight, why would anyone fight us?”
This pacifist doctrine stood in contrast to regional militarization and reflected a desire to build a socially just, peaceful society.