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Iran Timeline Events From 1979 To Present Time
A timeline of important events in Iran's modern history made by Ahmed Salah, period 5. -
Islamic Republic of Iran
The Islamic Republic of Iran is proclaimed following a referendum. -
Abolhasan Bani-Sadr
Abolhasan Bani-Sadr is elected the first president of the Islamic Republic. -
Iran-Iraq War
The start of Iran-Iraq war which lasts for eight years. -
End of Iran-Iraq War
Iran accepts a ceasefire agreement with Iraq following negotiations in Geneva under the aegis of the UN. -
Ali Akbar Hashemi-Rafsanjani
Ali Akbar Hashemi-Rafsanjani is sworn in as the new president. -
Manjil–Rudbar Earthquake
A major earthquake strikes Iran, killing approximately 40,000 people. -
US Imposes Sactions
US imposes oil and trade sanctions over Iran's alleged sponsorship of "terrorism", seeking to acquire nuclear arms and hostility to the Middle East process. -
Mohammad Khatami
Mohammad Khatami wins the presidential election with 70% of the vote, beating the conservative ruling elite. -
Inauguration of the Sixth Parliament
The Sixth Parliament's inauguration. -
President Khatami Re-elected
Mohammad Khatami is re-elected president. -
Construction of Iran's First Nuclear Reactor
Russian technicians begin construction of Iran's first nuclear reactor at Bushehr despite strong objections from US. -
Bam Earthquake
40,000 people are killed in an earthquake in south-east Iran; the city of Bam is devastated. -
Conservative Resurgence
Conservatives regain control of parliament in elections. -
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad President
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Tehran's ultra-conservative mayor, wins a run-off vote in presidential elections, defeating cleric and former president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani. -
Iran Launches a Research Rocket
Iran launches a research rocket to inaugurate a newly built space centre. -
EU Boycott of Iranian Oil Exports
European Union boycott of Iranian oil exports comes into effect. -
Hassan Rouhani
Reformist-backed cleric Hassan Rouhani wins presidential election, gaining just over 50% of the vote. -
Limiting Iranian Nuclear Activity Deal in Exchange for Lifting Sanctions
After years of negotiations, world powers reach deal with Iran on limiting Iranian nuclear activity in return for lifting of international economic sanctions. -
10-Year Extension of the Iran Sanctions Act
The US Senate approves a ten-year extension of the Iran Sanctions Act, which penalizes American companies for doing business with Tehran. -
Iran's 1st New Aircraft in 37 Years
Iran takes delivery of its first new aircraft in 37 years. -
Hassan Rouhani Re-elected
Hassan Rouhani wins re-election as president.
