2. Iranian Revolution of 1979 Islamic Revolution
*The revolution that replaced the monarchy
of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi.
*Became the Islamic State of Iran
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini

3. Iran Hostage Crisis *444 days from November 4,
1979, to January 20, 1981
*Fifty-two American diplomats and citizens in Tehran.

4. Green Movement, 2009 President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, 2005 - 2013
*Reelection of Ahmadinejad Jun 12, 2009
*A large majority were the youth in Iran
*They were the change they wanted to see in

5. Iranian Leadership Structure
Theocracy – Church Rule

6. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei *Commander-in-Chief of the Military
*Head of the State
*Final say on all decisions
*Can issue decrees at anytime
without approval from anyone else
President of Iran Hassan Rouhani, 2013 to Present
Highest elected official in Iran
from the people’s vote,
But must get approval for all
actions through the Supreme Leader.