1979 AD
Iranian Revolution
Mass protests topple the Shah and create an Islamic republic.
- Time period
- 1979 AD
- Region
- Iran
- Theme
- Politics
- Civilization
- Modern Iran
After a year of mass protests, the monarchy of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi collapsed on 11 February 1979. Ayatollah Khomeini returned from exile and an Islamic republic was established. The revolution reshaped the politics of the Middle East.