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@chelseafan4eva
April 24, 2026 at 7:24 pm
oil prices didnt fall in 1979 they were pretty high
@devanman7920
April 24, 2026 at 7:32 pm
Anyone who has even a passing interest in world history knows the Iranians/ Persians are one of the great societies/ people of history.
@relife3348
April 24, 2026 at 7:33 pm
The CiA did assiated there democratic ly elected leader as soon as he said we will keep our oil and won’t share it.
@GGora
April 24, 2026 at 7:35 pm
Do people really not know that Persians/ Iranians are not arab??? 😮
Islam? No. We don’t practice Islam. Wasn’t brought to us either. Was FORCED upon us. We created SHIA CULT to avoid paying jizza & keep our heads.
We never left Zoroastrianism. At all. We went in-cognito. Today, we are out. Try talking about Islam in front of us Iranians even inside of Iran. Try it. Try it.
@FoxasaurusRex
April 24, 2026 at 7:38 pm
WELCOME BACK PROFESSOR MASOUD 🗣️🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@pezboy715
April 24, 2026 at 7:39 pm
I absolutely love this guy’s videos
@mohammadheydari7995
April 24, 2026 at 7:39 pm
Not all Iranians are persians. Below 50% are. We use Iranian amongst ourselves. Don’t call us all persians please. Professor, I know you know better
@jeradjenkins2110
April 24, 2026 at 7:51 pm
I mean some of these are very basic answers I’m sorry
@nftgoku476
April 24, 2026 at 7:52 pm
Funny how people focus on Pahlavi and the BS propaganda of them being “dictators” while completely disregard current terrorist regime! the Islamic regime killed and executed more people in the past year than Pahlavi dynasty did in 40 years! The current regime executed 1600 people in the past 3 months, The shah did not even exiled that many people in over 20 years! The media only calls Pahlavi a dictatorship because they fought extremists and tried to control oil prices which was painful for the west. go check the list of people Pahlavi imprisoned or exiled, all of them later became heads of Islamic regime and IRGC and terrorist groups all over the Middle East.
@flytoday
April 24, 2026 at 7:53 pm
C. I. A. agitprop
@TheSharok
April 24, 2026 at 7:58 pm
Can we finally get an actual Iranian to talk about our country ? Thanks.
@ramtinradafzoon454
April 24, 2026 at 8:01 pm
There are many parts that i can say you are wrong , Specially about Prince Reza Pahlavi , First you should call him Prince Reza Pahlavi ( Respect to Royal Family) and not just reza pahlavi !! Secondally , The arabs and kurds that you are talking about they got slaughterd in rallies 3 months ago in Iran’s cities for supporting Pahlavi , That millions of people rallied in the streets shouting for Prince Reza Pahlavi , If you know , IRGC killed +40,000 People in less thand 48 hours.
@RisedTheworldchanger
April 24, 2026 at 8:06 pm
Iranian here. I would say 75 percent accurate, but the Pahlavis are downplayed here for no reason. Yes, freedom of speech was not written into the law, but in practice it was granted. The Islamic revolution happened over decades, and the Shah was so peaceful with them they had to forge atrocities in his name like Cinema Rex
@TawfiqIsm-f9b
April 24, 2026 at 8:14 pm
I like how he put both Iranian flags before and after 1979 Revolution to remain non-partisan in the conversation lol
@parnian2276
April 24, 2026 at 8:21 pm
Oh love this
@avestas4684
April 24, 2026 at 8:25 pm
Iran has the most complicated history and culture and yet he nails the explanation. His students are lucky.
@Kievlar
April 24, 2026 at 8:34 pm
Refreshing to learn something new. I clicked on the video expecting U.S. tattered propaganda. These colonial powers really messed up our world.
@wajdanmahbub495
April 24, 2026 at 8:38 pm
Its Farsi not Persian
@NavidManuchehrabadi
April 24, 2026 at 8:41 pm
As an Iranian who was born during the revolution and raised in postrevolution Iran, I have serious concerns about this narrative. While some of the historical points mentioned are correct, many critical aspects are either oversimplified or completely left out, which creates a misleading overall picture.
First, regarding Iran’s borders, it is important to understand that they were not simply “naturally formed” or static. A large portion of what is now outside of modern Iran was historically part of Persia. Territories such as Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, and even parts of present day Pakistan were lost over time, particularly during conflicts with imperial powers like the Russian Empire and the British Empire. These were not minor adjustments they were major geopolitical losses that deeply shaped Iranian historical consciousness.
Because of this long history of external pressure and territorial loss, there has always been a strong sensitivity in Iranian society toward foreign intervention. This is not just ideology, it is rooted in lived historical experience. That helps explain why Iranians, across different political systems, have often been resistant to outside influence, especially when it comes to shaping domestic culture and governance.
Regarding the Pahlavi era, it is true that it was not a fully democratic system, but that characterization alone is incomplete. The Pahlavi dynasty carried out significant modernization efforts, expanding infrastructure, education, and women’s rights. At the same time, Iran was situated next to the Soviet Union during the Cold War, and that geopolitical reality heavily influenced how the Shah viewed internal and external threats. Ignoring that context leads to an unbalanced assessment.
On the topic of identity, while Iranians adopted Islam, Persian cultural identity has remained distinct and deeply rooted. There has historically been tension between preserving that identity and broader Arab-Islamic influence. This tension is complex and cannot be reduced to simple binaries, but it does play a role in how many Iranians perceive both their past and present. Interestingly, in the postrevolution era, attempts to emphasize Islamic unity have sometimes had the opposite effect, especially among younger generations, many of whom feel a stronger cultural connection to the West.
Finally, what is often referred to in the West as the “Islamic Golden Age” should be understood more carefully. Many of the key scientific and intellectual figures of that period were Persian or heavily influenced by Persian culture. While they operated within an Islamic political framework, attributing their achievements solely to a generic “Islamic civilization” overlooks the significant Iranian contribution to science, medicine, mathematics, and philosophy.
@Lolsiee
April 24, 2026 at 8:42 pm
You have no idea how glad we all are. Thanks for listening to the comments and bringing him 😄
@janetf23
April 24, 2026 at 8:46 pm
I’m really enjoying this Iran Tech Support series 👏
@Cult-Follower
April 24, 2026 at 9:00 pm
A-FCKIN-GAIN? Keep it coming!!!
@EK-2583
April 24, 2026 at 9:11 pm
Iranian here, the real flag of Iran is the sun and lion flag. That fake flag with that ugly symbol on it is not our flag. Thank you
@paulmullin6962
April 24, 2026 at 9:19 pm
Some discussion of the democratic Iran in 1953 is in order. They had a prime minister who was overthrown by the UK and the US because he wanted Iranian oil to be for the Iranian people. As is frequently the case, hatred of the west can be traced back to western colonialism and resource theft.