The Iranian Revolution

The Iranian Revolution, also known as the Islamic Revolution, was a pivotal event in 1979 that transformed Iran from a monarchy under Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi into an Islamic republic led by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. It was a complex uprising driven by a mix of religious, nationalist, and socio-economic grievances against the Shah's autocratic rule and Western influence. The revolution profoundly reshaped Iran's political landscape, society, and its role in global affairs.