1979 Islamic Revolution
Coverage of 1979 Islamic Revolution in the Nexus archive.
- An angry Trump struggles to understand Iran’s defiant leaders
Trump is struggling to understand Iran's defiant leaders, a challenge not unique to him as previous presidents have faced similar issues since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
- UK proscribes Iran's IRGC as a terrorist organisation, Sky News reports
Britain has designated Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, making it a criminal offense to associate with the group publicly. The IRGC, already under British sanctions, is an elite military force loyal to Iran's Supreme Leader established after the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
- AP Was There: Millions of mourners attended funeral of Iran’s Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini
On June 6, 1989, millions of Iranians attended the funeral of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, who led the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
- For Nigeria's Shia, the US-Israeli war on Iran is personal
Nigeria's Shia Muslims are holding protests in solidarity with Iran amid the US-Israeli war, viewing the conflict as a personal struggle against oppression. The demonstrations, organized by the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), highlight Iran's enduring influence among the Shia community, rooted in the 1979 Islamic Revolution and shared ideological ties.
- Persian movie features scene with Trump lookalike dancing YMCA
A Persian movie includes a scene with a Trump lookalike dancing to 'YMCA,' referencing a debunked claim that President Trump visited Iran before the 1979 Islamic Revolution to purchase the Ramsar Hotel and open a casino. Iran International reported the claim, which has been previously debunked.
- Historic Vance-Ghalibaf talks must bridge deep distrust
The article highlights historic face-to-face talks between Iran and the US, marking the highest-level engagement since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. These discussions aim to address deep-seated distrust between the two nations.
- Lyse Doucet: Historic US-Iran talks must bridge deep distrust
The article discusses historic face-to-face talks between the US and Iran, marking the highest-level engagement since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Lyse Doucet emphasizes the need to bridge deep-seated distrust between the two nations.