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World Service,16 Feb 1999,28 mins

The Iranian revolution

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The 20th anniversary of the Iranian revolution. After overthrowing the Shah of Iran in 1979, Iran's new clerical leadership was then also later accused of running a despotic regime. In recent years leaders have promised more democracy and openness. Picture: fallen statue of the Shah of Iran, 1979, credit: Getty Images

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