Effects Of The Iranian Revolution
- Domestic change: The Iranian Revolution brought a long-term change in Iran. The Islamic Republic was established under the leadership of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. It implemented Islamic rule, and centralized rule in educational and economic sectors.
- Strongest relation with the U.S.: The bilateral relation and the regional stability between the U.S. and Iran deteriorated after the seizure of the US embassy in Tehran by the Iranian militants.
- Social and cultural transformation: The establishment of the Islamic Republic brought some social and cultural change in Iran. The religious conservatives enjoyed many liberties under Ayatollah, whereas personal freedom, and civil liberties especially for women became very restricted.
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Iranian Revolution
The Iranian Revolution of 1979 was a turning point in Iran’s history. The revolution resulted in the overthrow of Shah Mohammed Reza, who belonged to the Pahlavi Dynasty, who established a pro–western regime. It led to the Islamic Republic’s establishment under Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini’s leadership. The Iranian Revolution was a Shia Islamic Revolution.
In this particular article, we will focus on its background, causes, and impacts.
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