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Iranian Revolution - Persepolis Timeline
Events
Consitution is Instated
1907
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Power of monarchs & rulers is limited
World War I
1914 - 1918
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Although Persia (Iran) declared neutrality during the war, a great deal of fighting took place within its borders
Military Coup d'état
Feb 1921
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In a military coup d'état directed by the British, military advisor Reza Khan seizes power
Reza Shah becomes Prime Minister
1923
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Persia is renamed to Iran
1935
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Nationalist Mohammad Mossadeq seizes power
1950
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Oil industry is nationalized
April 1951
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Parliament votes to nationalize the oil industry. In reaction, the British government imposes an oil embargo which strikes a significant blow to the Iranian economy
Mossadeq is overthrown
August 1953
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Mossadeq is overthrown in a coup instigated by British and American intelligence agencies and General Fazlollah Zahedi is proclaimed Prime Minister.
Modernization by Shah
January 1963
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The Shah begins a long term project to modernize and westernize Iran and launches the "White Revolution", an initiative that aimed to implement various socio-economic reforms.
Secret Police (SAVAK) Stifles Opposition
1966 - 1978
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The Shah becomes increasingly dependent on the secret police (SAVAK) to stifle criticism and any opposition to his reforms.
Cinema Rex fire
August 1978
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Cinema Rex is set on fire, killing 400 people
Strikes
August 1978 - December 1978
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Significant demonstrations and strikes cripple the Iranian government
Mass Protests against Shah
September 1978
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Mass riots and protests against the Shah's rule ensue. The Shah imposes martial law.
Black friday
September 8 1978
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Protesters gathered in Tehran are shot & and killed by Iranian security forces under the Shah's martial law
Shah and his family are exiled
January 1979
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Khomeini returns to Iran
February 1979
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Islamic fundamentalist Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, returns to Iran and seizes power after 14 years of exile in France and Iraq for opposing the Shah
Islamic Republic of Iran is formed
April 1979
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After a national referendum the Islamic Republic of Iran forms
Islamic militants take 52 Americans hostage
November 1979
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52 Americans are held hostage at the US embassy in Iran. The Islamic militant captors demand the extradition of the Shah, who is in the US for medical treatment
Iran-Iraq War
September 1980 - August 1988
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American Hostages are Released
January 1981
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After 444 days in captivity, the American hostages are finally released
Ceasefire Agreement between Iraq & Iran
July 1988
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Khomeini dies
June 1989
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Ali Akbar Hashemi-Rafsanjani is appointed new president
August 1989
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Iran and Iraq resume diplomatic relations
September 1990
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