Timeline of Iranian Revolution
Date | Event |
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January 1978 | The revolution begins with protests against Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, sparked by an article attacking Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. |
February 1978 | Protests escalate across various cities. |
August 1978 | The Cinema Rex fire in Abadan kills hundreds, inflaming anti-Shah sentiments. |
September 1978 | Black Friday: A deadly military crackdown on protesters in Tehran’s Jaleh Square. |
October 1978 | Nationwide strikes and demonstrations paralyze the country’s economy. |
December 1978 | Millions march in Tehran in support of Khomeini, marking a significant turn in the revolution. |
January 1979 | Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi leaves Iran for exile. |
February 1, 1979 | Ayatollah Khomeini returns to Iran from exile. |
February 11, 1979 | The monarchy collapses, and the military declares neutrality. The Islamic Republic of Iran is effectively established. |
April 1, 1979 | A national referendum results in overwhelming support for the establishment of an Islamic Republic. |
November 1979 | US Embassy hostage crisis begins, marking a significant point of contention in US-Iran relations. |
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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