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