Historical period
Revolution consolidation and war
11 February 1979 — 5 June 1989
Part ofIslamic Republic of Iran
Events in this period
- 11 August 1979The Revolution and the Question of Law; Holding the Elections for the Assembly of Experts for the Constitution
- 17 August 1981Reports of successful operations on the southern fronts; the continuation of the war.
- 18 August 1981The continuation of war and suppression of opponents; Iran in the midst of crisis.
- 24 August 1981The beginning of Government Week; commemorating Raja'i and Bahonar.
- 15 August 1983The Opening of the First Session of the Assembly of Experts for Leadership; A Symbol of the Rule of Law
- 16 August 1985The presidential election and the victory of Hashemi Rafsanjani; the day the Republic took on a new face.
- 16 August 1985The presidential election of 1989 and the victory of Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani; the day the Republic took on a new face
- 16 August 1986The bombing near the shrine of Hazrat Masoumeh; 11 killed and one hundred injured.
- 1 August 1987From Operation Nasr 6 to the Liberation of Somar and Qasr-e ShirinMilitary operation
- 20 August 1988The beginning of the ceasefire and the end of the Iran-Iraq war.
- 26 August 1988Adoption of Security Council Resolution 620 on Chemical Weapons