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Foreign Hands, Local Pain: Iran’s Long Struggle | Iran Explained | Edhar Kidhar

In this episode of Edhar Kidhar, Harshdeep Singh and Sarabjeet Singh take a deep historical look at Iran — starting from the 1950s, tracing the roots of unrest, foreign interference, revolution, and the long-term consequences that followed. We begin with the 1953 coup, when Iran’s democratic process was disrupted, setting off decades of political instability. From there, we discuss the rise of opposition movements and the resilience of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, his years in exile, and how he eventually returned to Iran as a revolutionary figure and a hero for millions. But the conversation doesn’t stop at the revolution. We critically examine how, despite a complete change in regime, many of the core problems remained the same. Under the Islamic Republic, ordinary Iranians continued to face repression, economic hardship, and limited freedoms — raising an uncomfortable question: Did the system change, or did only the rulers change? The discussion then widens to the role of the West in destabilizing the Middle East, particularly through interventions driven by oil, strategic interests, and power politics. We ask a blunt but necessary question — if oil didn’t exist, would many of these nations have ever become global battlegrounds? In the final segment, we bring the conversation home to Punjab. We draw parallels between Iran’s long struggle and the challenges Punjab faces today — unemployment, corruption, economic pressure, and growing frustration among the youth. While the contexts are different, the underlying emotions feel familiar. This episode is not about defending or attacking any ideology. It is about learning from history, understanding patterns of power, and asking whether societies truly move forward when only the faces at the top change. Topics Covered Iran in the 1950s and the roots of unrest 1953 coup and foreign intervention Khomeini’s exile, return, and rise Life under the Islamic Republic Oil politics and Western intervention in the Middle East Why revolutions often repeat the same mistakes Parallels between Iran’s past and Punjab’s present Watch till the end — because history doesn’t repeat itself exactly, but it often rhymes. Share your thoughts respectfully. 👉 Subscribe and join the conversation.