Tracking Iran Since WWII

What is the history of Iran? Was the modern state of Iran born out of the fires of WWII and the Cold War? What is its purpose in the modern day?

(00:07) Intro
(00:36) Iran in WWII
(07:22) Something Hidden
(08:53) Movie Magic
(12:23) Symbols Come Together
(15:20) Answers Are Complicated