In an earlier episode, we talked about those Iranians who LOVE the West. But Iran is a diverse country, not just in terms of ethnicities and languages, but also in political beliefs. Since the 1979 revolution the Iranian state has politically opposed the West and Israel. This political fight didn’t come about in a social vacuum. It is state policy that finds considerable social and popular support. In this episode, Navid reviews the historical trajectory of this fight to provide insights into origins and motivations.

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