What was the Iranian Revolution?

The Iranian Revolution was the social mobilisation and political upheaval that led to the downfall of the Pahlavi dynasty (1925-1979) and the establishment of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Why did the Iranian Revolution happen?

The Pahlavi dynasty had been widely unpopular for decades prior to the revolution, especially among left-wing and religious Iranians. The Pahlavi dynasty prioritised 'modernisation' projects, which resulted in the persecution of traditional religious operations and the political alignment of Iran with the USA.

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The Iranian Revolution (1978-1979) was the social movement that arose from widespread and diverse discontent with the monarchic government of Iran. The revolution was fought against the regime of Mohammad Reza Shah (r. 1941-1979), and it culminated in the end of the Pahlavi dynasty and the establishment of the Islamic Republic of Iran (1979 to present).

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