Welcome to the political history of Iran webpage. This page has information about the influential people who have helped form Iran into what it is today, landmark events in Iranian history, topics that are issues in the country, and opinion/analysis articles about Iranian politics. Feel free to click around on any page, or visit the about section for a recommended reading order.
Recent Events: U.S. President Donald Trump threatens sanctions on countries buying Iranian oil. Learn more about this recent event and its impact on Iran here.
Influential People of Iran
Ruhollah KhomeiniClick here to learn about the first religious leader of Iran and an influential leader of the 1979 Iranian revolution. Mohammed KhataminiClick here to learn about Iran's fifth president, a man who was given the global dialogue award for his message of acceptance and tolerance. |
Mohammed PalhaviClick here to learn about the Iranian dictator who tried to lead the country into a "white revolution" before being overthrown. Mahmoud AhmadinejadClick here to learn about one of Iran's most controversial presidents. His reelection in 2009 sparked a nationwide "green movement" in protest. Ali khameneiClick here to learn about Iran's current supreme religious leader who is currently the most powerful person in the country. |
AbolHassan BanisadrClick here to learn about Iran's first democratically elected president, who was in office from 1980-1981 before being impeached by Iranian parliament. Hassan RouhiniClick here to learn about Iran's current president and former member of the assembly of experts. He is currently (April, 2019) facing challenges to his presidency. |
The 1979 Iranian RevolutionClick here to learn about Iran's revolution that would lead to the creation of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the ousting of dictator Mohammed Palhavi. |
Other Important Topics
Shīʿite Branch
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Iranian Government StructureClick here to learn about the different branches of Iran's government and how they function. |
U.S. / Iran Diplomatic RelationsClick here to learn about important events and causes of strained diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Iran. |
The Iran Green MovementClick here to learn about Iran's Green Movement, that formed in response to the re-election of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. The movement had over three million peaceful demonstrators and the slogan, "Where is my vote?" |
Opinion / Analysis
Iranian Political ArtworkClick here to learn about different political cartoonists in Iran and how their art was perceived by Iranian citizens and the government. |
Iran is a religious OligarchyClick here to learn about why the Islamic Republic of Iran is not a republic or a democracy, but instead a religious oligarchy controlled by a group of insiders. |
Iranian Media
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If you notice any inaccuracies on the website, please contact me at [email protected]
If you notice any inaccuracies on the website, please contact me at [email protected]