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1973 oil crisis

Iranian Revolution

Jan, 1978
Iran

Student protests against the government of Reza Pahlavi, Shah of Iran, begin, touching off a wave of political unrest and violent clashes between police and demonstrators. Throughout the year increasing anti-Shah activities are led by Muslim fundamentalists seeking to establish a Muslim state.


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