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A new book charts Iran's shift from a movement rooted in independence to present day

NPR | By Ashley Brown,
Mary Louise Kelly, Karen Zamora, Brianna Scott
Published June 2, 2026 at 4:03 PM EDT

What were the broken promises of the 1979 Iranian Revolution? NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with reporter Yeganeh Torbati about the new book she co-authored, Stolen Revolution.

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Ashley Brown
Ashley Brown is a senior editor for All Things Considered.
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Mary Louise Kelly
Mary Louise Kelly is a co-host of All Things Considered, NPR's award-winning afternoon newsmagazine.
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Karen Zamora
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Brianna Scott
Brianna Scott is currently a producer at the Consider This podcast.
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