In 1979 Ayatollah Khomeini returned from exile to lead the Islamic revolution in Iran. More than four decades later, the system born from that revolution still rules - with reports of a deadly crackdown against protesters still emerging. 🎧 Witness History: https://bbc.in/4jZje6z | BBC World Service

The Oil Shock That Reshaped the Modern Economy

Amidst soaring inflation and an energy crisis, President Jimmy Carter addressed the nation on July 15, 1979. He spoke of a “Crisis of Confidence” that gripped America after a tumultuous decade. | American Experience | PBS