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The Secret You Risk Everything To Tell
A man who helped build Iran's revolutionary government discovers a secret that could bring it down. What would you risk to expose the truth?
The Secret You Risk Everything To Tell
This episode delves into the story of Mehdi Hashemi, a key figure in the Islamic Republic who chose to reveal a devastating secret. It explores the personal cost of such a decision and the forces that shaped his life and ultimate choice.
Person: Mehdi Hashemi
Date: November 3, 1986
Location: Lebanon
Event: Ash-Shiraa magazine published a story
Topic: Iran-Contra
- Mehdi Hashemi was 42 years old and had dedicated his…
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