Iran since 1979: A timeline of crises
Summary
Iran has faced several major events since the 1979 revolution, which introduced an Islamic government. Recent protests in Iran are causing conflicts between the government and opposition, with claims of foreign involvement. Over the years, Iran has dealt with wars, sanctions, and political changes.Key Facts
- Iran changed from a monarchy to an Islamic republic in 1979 after a revolution.
- In 1980, Iraq invaded Iran, leading to a long and deadly war.
- In 1988, a U.S. Navy ship accidentally shot down an Iranian civilian airplane, killing all 290 passengers.
- Ayatollah Ali Khamenei became Iran's Supreme Leader in 1989 after Ayatollah Khomeini died.
- A significant earthquake in Iran in 1990 resulted in about 40,000 deaths.
- The United States imposed sanctions on Iran in the 1990s, accusing it of supporting terrorism.
- In 2002, Iran was part of President George W. Bush's "axis of evil" due to alleged connections to terrorism.
- Iran agreed in 2003 to suspend its nuclear activities and let the UN inspect its facilities.
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