Iranian Revolution (mar 4, 1977 – aug 16, 1980)
Description:
Iranian people overthrow the US-backed Dictator, the Shah, and then extremists form a hardline Islamic theocracy. Ayatollah Khomeini became the head of the government, and his Republic Guard created a police force that have been brutally cracking down on what they have seen as anti-Islamic ideas.Added to timeline:
Date:
mar 4, 1977
aug 16, 1980
~ 3 years and 5 months