9 min

Anti-Shah Demonstrations in Iran Witness History: Archive 2013

    • History

Millions of people took to the streets of Iran's main cities in December 1978. They were demonstrating against the Shah and his authoritarian government. Hear from two men who took part in the protests: Sadeq Zibakalam and Abbas Milani.
Photo: Demonstrators in 1978. Associated Press.

Millions of people took to the streets of Iran's main cities in December 1978. They were demonstrating against the Shah and his authoritarian government. Hear from two men who took part in the protests: Sadeq Zibakalam and Abbas Milani.
Photo: Demonstrators in 1978. Associated Press.

9 min

Top Podcasts In History

The Rabbit Hole Detectives
Folding Pocket
The Rest Is History
Goalhanger Podcasts
LAUNRÁÐ
Launráð
Draugar fortíðar
Hljóðkirkjan
Real Dictators
NOISER
Short History Of...
NOISER

More by BBC

Global News Podcast
BBC World Service
A History of the World in 100 Objects
BBC Radio 4
Newscast
BBC News
The Curious Cases of Rutherford & Fry
BBC Radio 4
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley
BBC Radio 4
The History Hour
BBC World Service