For more than four decades, the Strait of Hormuz has been the petroleum industry’s most consequential maritime pressure point: a narrow passage that has absorbed […]
Tag: 20th Century
History of Iran in the 20th Century
A clear, engaging overview of Iran’s turbulent twentieth century—from the decline of the Qajar dynasty and Pahlavi modernization to the 1953 coup, the 1979 Revolution, and the Islamic Republic’s rise as a regional power. Explore the historical forces that still shape Iran’s global behavior today.