EP135_Facing, Surviving and Escaping the Islamic Revolution by Trainspotters Podcast published on 2021-12-12T12:00:53Z EP135_Facing, Surviving and Escaping the Islamic Revolution Panelists: Dim and Fifi On January 7th 1979, the Iranian People chose Khomeini as Supreme Leader, ousting the Last Shah of Iran out of power. For 15 year old Firouzeh, it meant being split from her family, leaving everything she knew behind and planning an escape. Talking Points: Iran, Pre-Ayatollah The persecution of Baha'i's Separating fom family Escaping during War Starting over Genre News & Politics