Siege of US Embassy
Students demand the Shah's return for trial after seizing the US Embassy in Tehran
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1979 in Iran — Page 3
Explore 89 historical events and records for Iran in 1979.
Historical records for Iran in 1979
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November
Islamic Revolutionary Council
The Revolutionary Council assumes greater governing authority after Bazargan's provisional cabinet resigns
Islamic Revolutionary Council
The Revolutionary Council assumes more direct governing responsibility after Bazargan resigns
Resignation of Mehdi Bazargan
Bazargan and his cabinet resign in protest after the seizure of the US Embassy
Resignation of Mehdi Bazargan
Bazargan resigns after the seizure of the US Embassy and the weakening of the provisional government
Resignation of Mehdi Bazargan
Bazargan resigns after the US Embassy is seized and the provisional government loses authority
Revolutionary Council Rule
Khomeini and the Revolutionary Council become the uncontested centre of power after Bazargan resigns
Hostage Releases
Iran begins releasing some women and African American hostages while most embassy captives remain detained
December
Constitution Referendum
Iran's new constitution is approved by referendum, formalising the Islamic Republic's governing structure
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