Rise of Political Islam
Abbas explores the transformation of Iran's religious landscape, detailing how the religious establishment shifted from a position of support for the state to one of opposition due to political isolation. He highlights the pivotal role of mosques and mullahs in the 1979 revolution, as secular classes began to see them as symbols of resistance against oppression. The discussion delves into the complexities of modernity, civil rights, and the intertwining of religion and politics during this tumultuous period.In this clip
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Abbas Amanat: Iran Protests, Mahsa Amini, History, CIA & Nuclear Weapons | Lex Fridman Podcast #334
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