The Middle East in the 20th Century Season 1 Episode 17 How 1979 Transformed Iran, Egypt, and Iraq

Find out why 1979 is one of the most groundbreaking and revolutionary years of the 20th century. In this episode, assess four pivotal events in the region during the shape-shifting year: the Iranian Revolution, the Egypt-Israel peace treaty, Iraq's Ba'ath Party purge, and the siege of Saudi Arabia's Grand Mosque of Mecca.