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Briefing: 'In 1979, the Iranian left played a major role in the rise of the Islamic Republic'

Strategic angle: Philosopher Stéphanie Roza and political scientist Amirpasha Tavakkoli explain how, throughout the 20th century, the political turmoil in Iran, torn between modernity and anti-modernity, ultimately led to Islamist victory.

Editorial Staff  ·  2026-03-14  ·  1 MIN READ

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Le Monde: https://www.lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2026/03/14/in-1979-the-iranian-left-played-a-major-role-in-the-rise-of-the-islamic-republic_6751430_23.html