U.S. and Iran: Why Are We Fighting? with Mansour Farhang and John Limbert

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Saturday, Apr 25 2026, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM, CAPA Symposium
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Saturday, Apr 25 2026 3:00 PM Saturday, Apr 25 2026 4:00 PM America/New_York U.S. and Iran: Why Are We Fighting? with Mansour Farhang and John Limbert OPEN TO THE PUBLIC | Mansour Farhang and John Limbert are the authors of the acclaimed, newly released book, A Modern Theocracy: Iran's Anti-Enlightenment Revolution Endures. Please join them on Saturday for a talk on current events in Iran and the enduring legacy of the 1979 revolution. CAPA Symposium Bennington College

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC | Mansour Farhang and John Limbert are the authors of the acclaimed, newly released book, A Modern Theocracy: Iran's Anti-Enlightenment Revolution Endures. Please join them on Saturday for a talk on current events in Iran and the enduring legacy of the 1979 revolution, as they examine how the Islamic Republic has evolved over the past four decades and what recent developments mean for the country's future.

Mansour Farhang is a former Iranian ambassador to the United Nations, and John Limbert is a U.S. diplomat who lived through the hostage crisis. The authors will offer timely insights into Iran’s political system, its relationship with the international community, and the ongoing struggle for reform and human rights.

This talk is free and open to the public.