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The causes were likely natural, Anderson suggests, but Iranians blamed SAVAK.
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The causes of Mostafa's death were likely natural but Iranians blamed SAVAK
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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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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.
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