How Ayatollah Khomeini Rose to Power in Iran

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Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, former Supreme Leader of Iran, played a pivotal role in reshaping modern Iran as an autocratic Islamic theocracy, known for human rights violations and harsh enforcement of religious law. How did Ayatollah Khomeini rise to power? Dr. Ervand Abrahamian, Distinguished Professor of Iranian and Middle Eastern history and politics at Baruch College, CUNY, describes a "charismatic" leader who tapped into both political and religious sentiments.

This interview is from the FPA archives.

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