Prof. Marandi: Demystifying Iran | The ongoing revolution

The episode “The Ongoing Revolution” of Demystifying Iran, presented by Seyed Mohammad Marandi on Al Mayadeen, examines the Islamic Republic not as a finished historical event but as a living political, intellectual, and civilizational project nearly five decades on.

Tracing the revolution’s origins as an act of decolonization that rejected both Western liberalism and Eastern socialism, the episode explores how Iran sought to construct a sovereign state rooted in its own Islamic and historical foundations. It unpacks the unique constitutional architecture that blends popular legitimacy with religious authority, the doctrine of “Neither East nor West”, and a foreign policy anchored in supporting the oppressed. The episode also highlights how decades of war, sanctions, and external pressure forged resilience through human capital, social development, and strategic independence, positioning Iran within an emerging multipolar world.

Simply put, the episode argues that Iran’s endurance lies in its ongoing ability to adapt while remaining anchored to a self-defined path of sovereignty and resistance.