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TImeline on how the U.S. relations with Iran have deteriorated over the years

Created by aroys on Feb 10, 2011

Last updated: 02/10/11 at 05:11 PM

• Death
  Jul 1980

  The Shah Dies in Egypt

• Abolhassan Bani-Sadr
  1980

  Abolhassan Bani-Sadr is elected the first president of the Islamic Republic of Iran,

• Mehdi Bazargan
  1979

  Mehdi Bazargan becomes prime minister and Khomeini proclaims the Islamic Republic of Iran.

• White Revolution
  1963

  The Shah introduces a package of comprehensive social and economic reforms that aim to modernize the country. He also announces that he is extending the right to vote to women. This is known as the White Revolution.

• Operation Ajax
  1953

  British and American forces overthrow Mossadeq because they are worried that his nationalist aspirations will lead to a communist takeover.

• Shah Reza Pahlavi forced out of throne
  1941

  Britain and Soviet Pressure force Reza out of the throne. Britain and the Soviets think he is sympathetic to the Nazi regimen.

• The begining of the Pahlavi Dynasty
  Jul 1, 1923

  Reza Kahn Proclaims himself the first Shah of the new Pahlavi Dynasty in 1925. Coronation takes place in 1926. Mohammad Reza is crown Prince.

• Spheres of Influence
  1907

  The Anglo-Russian agreement divides Iran into "spheres of Influence" making Iran's movement to independence difficult.