On the eve of the 47th anniversary of the Iranian revolution, the Middle East Policy Forum invites you to join Sina Azodi, Alan Eyre, and Barbara Slavin for their reflections on U.S.-Iranian relations today.

On February 11, 1979, the Pahlavi monarchy officially fell at the hands of revolutionaries, spurred by the triumphant return of the Ayatollah Khomeini ten days earlier. The moment marked the culmination of the Iranian Revolution, one of the most consequential popular movements in modern history. Shattering the Cold War alliance that had bound Washington and Tehran for decades, it transformed the relationship from a partnership to one defined by mutual hostility and persistent volatility. Our panel of experts will examine the revolution’s enduring legacy and why in the 47 years since, historical scars and contemporary failures have rendered reconciliation elusive.

All are invited to join the Middle East Policy Forum for this commemorative event with Sina Azodi, Alan Eyre, and Barbara Slavin. You can participate in this conversation in-person or virtually. This event is open to the public and media.