1980 in Iran
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Events from the year 1980 in Iran.
Incumbents
- Supreme Leader: Ruhollah Khomeini[1]
- President: Abolhassan Banisadr (starting February 4)
- Prime Minister: Council of Islamic Revolution (until August 12), Mohammad-Ali Rajai (starting August 12)
- Chief Justice: Mohammad Beheshti
Events
- Beginning of Iran–Iraq War by Iraq.
- September 23 – Iran Air Force launched Operation Kaman 99 against Iraqi offensive.
- September 30 – Iranian Air Force launched Operation Scorch Sword against Iraqi nuclear developments in Osirak.
- October 9 – Iran Air force launched Operation Sultan 10 against Iraqi offensive.
- November 6 – Iraqi army started Siege of Abadan.
- November 10 – Iraqi army recaptured Iranian town of Khorramshahr
- November 28–29 – Iranian Navy and Air Force dismantled most of Iraqi navy in Operation Morvarid.
See also
References
- ^ "Ruhollah Khomeini". Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved 20 December 2025.