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The discussion diverts into the intricate socio-political landscape that framed the Iranian Revolution. Revolutions, it is proposed, are rarely straightforward or attributable to singular events or forces. The Islamic Revolution of Iran, which overthrew the monarchy in 1979, is discussed as an outcome of decades of ideological struggle. Grounded in both Islamic and leftist thought, the revolution drew from a myriad of influences that had permeated Iranian society over time.