jan 1, 1981 - 1981: Leftist group Mujadeen-e-Khalq terrorist campaign

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Wanted to assassinate political and religious leaders. Thousands arrested and and executed.

Loyalty tests were mandatory, universities changed their curriculum to emphasize Islamic values, women were forced to wear a hijab, press could not criticize Islam, and references to pre-Islamic Persia were discouraged.

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