Ruhollah Khomeini Biography and Timeline — Page 3

Invasion of Iran

Iraq launches an all out attack on Iran, hoping for a quick victory

Role range: 1980-1980

Siege of US Embassy

The US hostages are released after the payment of substantial US owned Iranian assets

International Agreement at Algiers

Iranian assets are transferred under the Algiers agreements, including movement through a Bank of England account

International Agreement at Tehran

All 52 American hostages are released after the Algiers agreements take effect on Reagan's inauguration day

Dismissal of Banisadr

Khomeini dismisses Banisadr from the presidency after the parliamentary vote against him

Role range: 1979-1989

Rajai Presidency

Khomeini confirms Rajai as president during the rapid transfer of power after Banisadr's dismissal

Role range: 1979-1989

Operation Samen-ol-A'emeh

Khomeini backs the offensive that breaks the Iraqi siege of Abadan

Role range: 1980-1988 – 1979-1989

Khamenei Presidency

Khomeini installs Khamenei as President of Iran after the October election

Role range: 1979-1989

Operation Tariq al-Quds

Khomeini supports the offensive that helps Iran retake Bostan from Iraqi forces

Role range: 1980-1988 – 1979-1989

Capture of Khorramshahr

Iran recaptures Khorramshar

Role range: 1980-1988

Ceasefire

Iraq declares a ceasefire

Role range: 1980-1988

Invasion of Iran

Iran launches its 1st attack into Iraq

Role range: 1980-1988

Invasion of Iraq

Iran moves troops into northern Iraq

Role range: 1980-1988

Rebellion of Rebels in Tehran

Street battles lead to defeat of the Mujaheddin by the Revolutionary Guard

Rebellion of Rebels in Tehran

Street battles lead to defeat of the Mujaheddin by the Revolutionary Guard

Siege of Dezful

Iran attacks Dezful

Role range: 1980-1988

Siege of Basra

Iran lays siege to Basra, Iraqs only port

Role range: 1980-1988

Communist Party

Iran outlaws the Tufeh, Iranian Communist Party

Tudeh

Iran outlaws the Tufeh, Iranian Communist Party

Invasion of Iraq

Iran moves troops into northern Iraq, threatening the Kirkuk pipeline

Role range: 1980-1988

Kirkuk Pipeline

Iran moves troops into northern Iraq, threatening the Kirkuk pipeline

Role range: 1980-1988

Siege of Kirkuk

Iran moves troops into northern Iraq, threatening the Kirkuk pipeline

Role range: 1980-1988

Invasion of Iraq

Iran opens a "massive" offensive against Iraq

Role range: 1980-1988

Capture of Majnoon Islands

Iran captures Iraqs oil-rich Majnoon Islands

Role range: 1980-1988

Siege of Basra

Iran attempts to ford the Tigris, Iraq fights off the offensive

Role range: 1980-1988

Capture of Faw

Iran captures the port of Faw & gains control of the Shatt al-Arab waterway

Role range: 1980-1988

Capture of Fao Peninsular

Iran occupies the Fao Peninsular

Role range: 1980-1988

Break in Diplomatic Relations

Iran and France breaks diplomatic relations

Ceasefire

Accepts a United Nations proposal for a cease-fire in the Gulf

Role range: 1980-1988

Peace

Iran sues for peace

Scandal

The USs secret arms deals with Iran for Iranian attempts to free US Lebanon hostages

Break in Diplomatic Relations with Britain

Iran breaks off relations with Britain

Fatwah

The Ayatollah Khomeini calls for the death of Salman Rushdie

Death of Ruhollah Khomeini

Death of Ruhollah Khomeini

Role range: 1979-1989

Death of Ruhollah Khomeini

Death of Ruhollah Khomeini