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Iranian Revolution

The Shah declared martial law in Tehran and 11 other major cities

Thursday Sep 7, 1978
Tehran, Iran

At midnight on 8 September, the Shah declared martial law in Tehran and 11 other major cities throughout the country. All street demonstrations were banned, and a night-time curfew was established. Tehran's martial law commander was General Gholam-Ali Oveissi, who was known for his severity against opponents.


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