Banisadr made those comments Thursday, during a two-hour special program that delivered a historical perspective of Iran’s Islamic Revolution on its 31st anniversary. The program examined the promises made by Ayatollah Khomeini and today’s reality, and covered opposition demonstrations in Dubai, Italy, Sweden, Los Angeles, and New York City.
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