Iran's Tumultuous 50 Years: From Revolution to Rial Collapse, A Timeline of Protests
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Moneycontrol•09-01-2026, 15:46
Iran's Tumultuous 50 Years: From Revolution to Rial Collapse, A Timeline of Protests
- •Iran has experienced waves of protests over 50 years, driven by political repression, economic hardship, and social injustice.
- •The 1979 Islamic Revolution toppled Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, installing a Shiite theocracy under Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.
- •Significant protests include the 1999 student protests, 2009 Green Movement, 2017-2018 demonstrations over food prices, and 2019 gasoline protests.
- •The 2022 Mahsa Amini protests, sparked by her death after arrest, led to a brutal crackdown but women continue to defy hijab rules.
- •Recent 2025-26 rial protests erupted due to currency collapse after sanctions and a war with Israel, leading to internet shutdowns.
Why It Matters: Iran's history is marked by persistent protests against state policies, economic woes, and social restrictions.
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