1979 CEmajor
Islamic Revolution in Iran
الثورة الإسلامية في إيران
Map: Tehran, Iran (35.69, 51.39)
The Iranian Revolution overthrew the Shah and established an Islamic republic under Ayatollah Khomeini. While a Twelver Shia political event, it had profound implications for the entire Muslim world, reigniting debates about Islamic governance, the role of religion in politics, and sectarian dynamics.
Sources
- Modern Iranian History