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“This mullah, Khomeini, is causing problems for you, and for me, and for all of us,” Saddam reportedly said.
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Saddam reportedly said Khomeini is causing problems for the Shah and for him and for all of us
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Book Review
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{
    "person": "Saddam Hussein",
    "person_mentioned": "Shah"
}
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February 15, 2026 at 2:44 PM (6 months ago)
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February 15, 2026 at 2:44 PM (6 months ago)

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King of Kings: The Iranian Revolution
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https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2025/08/11/king-of-kings-the-iranian-revolution-scott-anderson-book-review

A New Yorker article reviews Scott Anderson's book, "King of Kings," examining the Iranian Revolution. The review explores the role of key figures like the Shah and Khomeini, and considers counterfactuals about the revolution's causes.

Iran Iranian Revolution Shah of Iran Ruhollah Khomeini Book Review History Politics

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