What was happening in Iran in the 1960s?

White Revolution (1963–1978) The White Revolution was a far-reaching series of reforms in Iran launched in 1963 by Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and lasted until 1978. Mohammad Reza Shah’s reform program was built especially to weaken those classes that supported the traditional system.

What leader fled Iran in the 1970s?

Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi
Faced with an army mutiny and violent demonstrations against his rule, Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, the leader of Iran since 1941, is forced to flee the country.

What changed Iran in 1979?

Iranian Revolution, also called Islamic Revolution, Persian Enqelāb-e Eslāmī, popular uprising in Iran in 1978–79 that resulted in the toppling of the monarchy on February 11, 1979, and led to the establishment of an Islamic republic.

What are some major events in Iran’s history?

6.1 Revolution and the Islamic Republic (1979–present) 6.1.1 Ideology of the 1979 Iranian Revolution.

  • 6.2 Khomeini (1979–1989) 6.2.1 Iran hostage crisis (1979–1981) 6.2.2 Iran–Iraq War (1980–1988)
  • 6.3 Khamenei (1989–present) 6.3.1 Rafsanjani: pragmatic conservativism (1989–1997)

    • What happened in Iran in the 1980s?

    Open warfare began on September 22, 1980, when Iraqi armed forces invaded western Iran along the countries’ joint border, though Iraq claimed that the war had begun earlier that month, on September 4, when Iran shelled a number of border posts.

    Why did the Shah leave Iran?

    In 1941 the Soviet Union and Great Britain, fearing that the shah would cooperate with Nazi Germany to rid himself of their tutelage, occupied Iran and forced Reza Shah into exile. Mohammad Reza then replaced his father on the throne (September 16, 1941).

    What is Iran known for?

    Iran has one of the oldest, richest and most influential art heritages in the world which encompasses many disciplines including literature, music, dance, architecture, painting, weaving, pottery, calligraphy, metalworking and stonemasonry.