[Marxism] The Secret Dealings of Israel, Iran, and the United States

[Paula]

Nestor's request

> I hope Paula will now explain us when it was that a revolution,
> struggle or conflict took place that put Iran on the same standing (or
> even as an oppresor's standing) as against Belgium.

And J's question

>well please explain in concrete  material and dialectical
>terms how on earth Iran can be described as an  imperialist power at this 
>time?

are closely related, and important. So when I have gathered the relevant 
information I will try to reply to both.
Paula