Why does Iran defeat the empires trying to conquer it? - Deja Vu - Omny.fm Why does Iran defeat the empires trying to conquer it? View descriptionShare   Description Why does every empire want Iran – and how has Iran outlasted attempts to control it? Long before the CIA-backed coup, there were wars with Russia and British control over oil and tobacco. Iran learned from its history of invasions, wars, and revolution – why do great powers keep making the same mistake? Political historian Dr. Mehran Kamrava reveals how great-power rivalry forged modern Iran. In this episode: Mehran Kamrava (@mehrankamrava), Political Historian, Georgetown University Qatar Episode credits: This episode was produced by Mohamed Hassan, Marcos Bartolomé, and Sonia Bhagat. It was edited by Alexandra Locke. Our engagement producer is Adam Abou-Gad. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Jo de Frias is Al Jazeera’s head of podcasts. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube Share Embed