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Iranian Constitution Put in Place
The Shah of Iran signs the constitution in Iran. This limits royal power and creates a parliament. -
Shah Reza Pahlavi Leaves
Shah Reza Pahlavi leaves office and his son, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, becomes the new shah of Iran. -
Prime Minister Elected
Mohammed Mossadegh is elected prime minister under the Shah. -
Shah Exiled
Shah of Iran is forced to leave the country because of strikes and protests -
Hostage Takeover
Americans are taken hostage at the American Embassy in Iran. They were separated and moved to various locations afterwards to prevent American military involvment to free them. -
Ties are Broken
America breaks its ties with Iran. All exports are banned and diplomats are forced to leave. -
Shah Dies
Exiled president of Iran dies of cancer. -
Invasion In Iran
Iraq invades Iran and causes a war that lasts the whole decade. Many countries in the West helped Iraq but left Iran alone. -
Hostages Released
Hostages are released from a plane that flew them out of Iran. They were kept for a total of 444 days. This crisis caused Americans to have a surge of patriotism. -
Embassy Bombed
A suicide bomber drives into the American Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon. 63 people are killed, including 17 Americans. -
Second Bombing
A truck bomb explodes outside of the American Embassy Annex near Beirut. The explosion kills 24 people. Two of which are US military. -
Vincennes
An Ameican cruiser accidently shot down an Iranian airplane over the Persian Gulf. All 290 passengers were killed. -
Terrorism
President Clinton began to isolate Iran. Iran is accused of terrorism, nuclear warfare, and upsetting peace in the Middle East. -
New President Elected
Mohammad Khatami is elected as the new president of Iran. This is the 5th president that Iran has had. He won with 70% of the votes. -
Sanctions Lifted
The sanctions put in place by President Bill Clinton are lifted by United States Secretary of State, Madeleine Albright. Iranian exports are now allowed into the US once again. -
Congrats
President of Iran, Ahmadinejad, wished Obama congratulations after he wins the Presidential election. This is the first time an Iranian leader has offered congrats to a US president since the 1979 Iranian Revolution.