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The Exile of Shah
After the strikes and demonstration happening in Persia (Iranian Revolution) Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi was exiled with his family due to the declining political situation. -
The Return of Khomeini; End of Islamic Revolution
With the banishment of Shah Reza, Ayatollah Rohullah Khomeini, an Islamic fundamentalist, returned from his exile of 14 years in France and Iraq to change the regime in Iran. -
Declaration of Islamic Republic
Islamic Republic is declared by Ayatollah Khomeini with a new constitution following laws of Islam and is followed by a national referendum. With that, Ayatollah Khomeini became Iran's new supreme spiritual leader. -
First Presidential Election
The first president of the Islamic Republic was Abolhassan Beni Sadr elected in the beginning of 1980 with a government focusing on nationalization. -
Beginning of Iran-Iraq War
Iran was invaded by Iraq, who started claiming some lands of Iran and believed that Iran was too weak to fight back. Iraq won a few battles, while Iran succeeded in their defense. -
Impeachment of Iran's 1st President
Abolhassan Banisadr was impeached by Ayatollah Khomeini. Mohammad Ali Rajai, who was the former prime minister, came in place for president. -
Iran Recapturing Iraq's Territorial Gains
The lands that Iraq claimed were recaptured by the troops of Iran as Iraq's forces were kicked out of Iran. With the aim of destroying each other's oil exports, the battle expanded to Persian gulf whereas both sides were shooting boats . -
End of Iran-Iraq War
Iran signed the ceasefire agreement that Iraq negotiated following the resolution made by the United Nations. -
Ayatollah Khamenei in Leadership
Ayatollah Rohullah Khomeini died of a heart attack on June 3, 1989, thus Ayatollah Hojatoleslam Seyed Ali Khamenei was chosen as the republic's new supreme leader the day after. -
New President of the Islamic Republic
After Ayatollah Khamenei became the supreme leader and resigned as the president, Hojatoleslam Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani was the new elected president. -
Huge Earthquake Killing Thousands
Iran is destroyed and lost approximately $8 billion due to a major earthquake, known as 1990 Manjil-Rudbar Earthquake, that costed more than 40,000 lives. -
Ban of Trade with United States
United States was banned to trade with Iran due to the act of imposing oil of Iran allegedly sponsoring terrorism. -
Deploy of Troops
After the Taliban confessed killing on murdering a journalist and 8 diplomats, Iran placed troops on their border with Afghanistan. -
Students Protesting for Democracy
Tehran University students who are pro-democracy held a protest, which led to more than 1,000 students being arrested, in the university for the 'Salam' newspaper closure. -
Inauguration of 6th Parliament
The inauguration of the sixth parliament was attended not only by male parliament members, but also female. It was finally taken place after liberals and Khatami supporters fought for the control of parliament in the Majlis elections. -
Iran's 1st Nuclear Construction
Although United States has objected, Iran began the construction of their first ever nuclear reactor with the help of Russian technicians. -
Suspension of Uranium Enrichment Program
The International Atomic Energy Agency found that there was no evidence of a weapon program. Thus, Iran let the United Nations inspect the program's nuclear facilities, Iran declared that their program of enriching uranium is suspended. -
Another Destroying Disaster
Another earthquake demolished the city of Bam, which is located in the southeast of Iran, taking the lives of 40,000 people. -
Nuclear Problems
Tehran, the capital of Iran, stated that the country will be continuing the process of the uranium conversion and saying it's for peaceful reasons. However, the IAEA soon found out that Iran has violated the policy. -
Sanctions in Tehran
IAEA claimed that Iran has failed to keep their vows of working on the enrichment quicker and revealed sanctions for Tehran after Iran held a Holocaust conference back in December of 2005, which led to the United Nations Security Council to vote on urging sanctions on Iran's trade (specifically in technology and nuclear materials). Sanctions are since enforced and tightened especially by 2008. -
Presidential Election Caused Chaos
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, the previous president of Iran, was re-elected as the Iranian president again. However, the supporters of his rival couldn't accept it and brought their rage to demonstrations in the streets. He then officially had his second term as a president as he presented the new cabinet that included women. -
Execution of Justice or Revenge?
After the presidential election of 2009, less than 20 people were executed and killed for their role in the opposition against President Ahmadinejad. More sanctions were imposed for Iran later on. -
Boycott of Iranion Oil
Iranian oil was boycotted by the European Union due to Iran's ownership of nuclear power and United Nations finding traces of 27% enriched uranium. -
Iran's Currency Falls Downhill
Because of the international sanctions imposed and United States's sanctions on Iran's Central Bank back in January 2012, Iranian rial collapsed approximately 80% since 2011. Presently, 1 US dollar is equivalent to 35149.38 Iranian rial. -
Another Presidential Election
Hassan Rouhani was elected as Iran's new president with a win over 50% of the vote and kept clear that Iran will never build nuclear weapons. -
Iran's Nuclear Deal
Iran had an agreement with world powers like the United Kingdom, United States, Russia, China, Germany, France, etc. to limit nuclear power in Iran and watch over Iran's nuclear activity after years of negotiation. The United Nations nuclear inspectors were given more access to inspect nuclear activity in Iranian sites. -
Extension of Sanction
American companies are prohibited in doing businesses with Iran due to the extension of the Iran Sanctions Act for 10 years approved by the United States Senate. -
Attacks of Terrorism in Tehran
On the same day, 2 terrorist attacks (suicide bombing & mass shooting) carried out by ISIL (Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant) happened in Tehran (outside a parliament building and a shrine) ending the lives of 18 victims.
