The 1979 Iranian Revolution was one of the most stinging U.S. setbacks of the Cold War era.
A longtime ally that the U.S. depended on as a pillar of regional security, the shah, gave way to a theocratic regime based on hostility to America.
A 2026 Iranian Revolution Could Reverse the Debacle of 1979
by Rich Lowry
The Iranians may be able to cajole Trump into negotiations, but they will never be able to push him around, and they disregard his threats at their peril.
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Iranians gather while blocking a street during a protest in Tehran, Iran, January 9, 2026.
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Rich Lowry is the editor in chief of National Review.
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