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The Formation of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard with Qasem Soleimani
19:02 - 25:58 (06:56)
Qasem Soleimani left his job at the water department to join the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, a new military side structure set up to secure the new regime from being overthrown. He was sent with a group of guardsmen to suppress a Kurdish uprising in Mahabad, which was seen as a big action that earned trust within the revolutionary guard.
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The establishment of the Revolutionary Guard was a smart move for the new Iranian government after the revolution to secure its regime from being overthrown by those who were loyal to the Shah.
19:02 - 20:46 (01:44)
Summary
The establishment of the Revolutionary Guard was a smart move for the new Iranian government after the revolution to secure its regime from being overthrown by those who were loyal to the Shah. Revolutionary governments often set up a separate military structure outside of the existing one to secure their authority, and joining the Revolutionary Guard provided a rare opportunity for young men like Qasem to make a name for themselves without any prior connections.
ChapterThe Formation of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard with Qasem Soleimani
EpisodeQassem Soleimani and the Bastardful History of U.S. / Iran Relations
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Qasem Soleimani was sent to suppress a Kurdish uprising in Mahabad when he was only 23 years old.
20:46 - 24:29 (03:42)
Summary
Qasem Soleimani was sent to suppress a Kurdish uprising in Mahabad when he was only 23 years old. While not much is known about his individual actions, participating in the war became a big moment in the history of Iran and the Revolutionary Guard Corps.
ChapterThe Formation of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard with Qasem Soleimani
EpisodeQassem Soleimani and the Bastardful History of U.S. / Iran Relations
PodcastBehind the Bastards
This episode discusses the Iran-Iraq War and the role of the United States in supporting Saddam Hussein, as well as the internal politics of Iraq and the decision-making behind the invasion.
24:29 - 25:58 (01:29)
Summary
This episode discusses the Iran-Iraq War and the role of the United States in supporting Saddam Hussein, as well as the internal politics of Iraq and the decision-making behind the invasion.