Features of power structure in Pahlavi Political system

The Government of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi can be classified within the category of traditional, authoritarian systems, particularly the recent ones that is, Sultanism.

August 19 marks anniversary of US-led coup in Iran in 1953

The 15 Khordad uprising is the starting point of the Islamic movement.

Islamic Republic Day: Iran celebrates 47th anniversary of end to US-backed Pahlavi monarchy

In a landmark two-day referendum held on March 30-31, 1979, more than 98.2 percent of eligible Iranians voted “yes” for the establishment of an Islamic Republic in the country.

Imam Khomeini challenged US dominance, overthrew Western-backed monarchy

Revolution under Imam Khomeini leadership overthrew Western backed monarchy in Iran

Imam Khomeini has been a Muslim cleric and Marja, and the political leader of the 1979 Islamic Revolution of Iran which overthrew Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran.

Imam Khomeini led revolution against US-backed oppression of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi

On February 1, 1979 after years of exile, Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Ruhollah Khomeini, returned to Iran.

Imam Khomeini accomplished prominent religious standing, became politically active in 1960s

Imam Khomeini who had attained a prominent religious standing by the age of 60 first became politically active in 1962