Iran
Some of the key events about Iran
- 539 BCEThe Cyrus Cylinder, considered one of the earliest charters of human rights, was created
- 1935The University of Tehran, Iran's oldest modern university, was established
- 1951Iran nationalized its oil industry, asserting control over its natural resources
- 1953CIA-backed coup overthrew democratically elected government
- 1968Iran won its first Olympic gold medal in weightlifting at the Mexico City Games
- 1971The 2,500-year celebration of the Persian Empire was held, showcasing Iran's rich history
- 1975The Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art opened, housing one of the most valuable collections outside Europe and North America
- 1980Iraq invaded Iran, starting the devastating Iran-Iraq War
- 1988US Navy shot down Iran Air Flight 655, killing 290 civilians
- 1988Iran-Iraq War ended with an estimated 1 million casualties
- 1995US imposed comprehensive economic sanctions on Iran
- 2003The historic city of Bam was inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List
- 2003Devastating earthquake in Bam killed over 26,000 people
- 2006Iran successfully cloned its first animal, a sheep named Royana
- 2006UN Security Council imposed sanctions over Iran's nuclear program
- 2009Disputed presidential election led to widespread protests and violent crackdowns
- 2012Severe economic crisis due to international sanctions and currency devaluation
- 2016Iran fulfilled its nuclear deal commitments, leading to the lifting of international sanctions
- 2018Iranian mathematician Caucher Birkar was awarded the prestigious Fields Medal
- 2020Ukrainian passenger plane shot down near Tehran, killing all 176 on board
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