Iran Timeline

  • Anglo-Soviet Invasion of Iran

    Anglo-Soviet Invasion of Iran

  • End of WWII

    End of WWII

  • Azerbaijan crisis

    Azerbaijan crisis

  • Operation Ajax

    Operation Ajax

  • Iran emerges as regional economic power

    Iran emerges as regional economic power

  • Islamic Revolution and American Hostage crisis

    Islamic Revolution and American Hostage crisis

  • Carter’s failed rescue

    Carter’s failed rescue

  • Reagan elected US President

    Reagan elected US President

  • Hostages are freed in exchange for lifting of economic sanctions.

    Hostages are freed in exchange for lifting of economic sanctions.