TEHRAN This year on February 11th, Iranians mark the 46th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution, a revolution that altered the course of modern-day Iranian history, fulfilled decades of popular desire for independence, and inaugurated a new age characterized by domestic confidence and self-reliant advancements.The struggle against the U.S.-supported Shah, led by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini (typically described as Imam Khomeini), had actually been underway for some years.
The pace of events accelerated drastically in the last year of the Shahs existence in Iran.
The following is a breakdown of the considerable events that transpired during Mohammad Reza Pahlavis last year of reign and culminated in his overthrow.Developments progress rapidly after Air Force desertionOn February 8, 1979, after Shahs Air Force members, the Homafarans, checked out Imam Khomeinis residence, the government of Shapour Bakhtiar, designated by the Shah, dispatched royal guards the following day to stop the uprising at Doshan Tappeh Air Base in eastern Tehran.
The guards attempted to capture the rebellious Homafarans, causing a firefight.
Soon after, large numbers of civilians rallied in support of the airmen, putting up barricades in the streets.Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the current Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has often celebrated the Homafarans actions of that year, calling it an effective and morale-boosting prelude to the February 11th (22nd of Bahman) victory of the revolution that demonstrated the success and dignity of the Iranian nation.
News of the Homafarans mutiny flowed instantly throughout the nation among other sectors of the armed force.
There were also huge numbers of soldiers deserting from the army and signing up with the peoples ranks, disabling their military commanders.Declaration of martial lawOn February 10th, in a last act of desperation, the weakening Pahlavi program, through Tehrans military ruler General Mehdi Rahimi, revealed martial law, enforcing a curfew from 4:00 PM to 5:00 AM.Evidence from the martial law commander reveals that the Pahlavi program, motivated by its Western allies, particularly the United States, was plotting a desperate coup.
This strategy involved a pre-emptive crackdown on the population and the assassination or arrest of revolutionary leaders.
Imam Khomeinis definitive message prevented this final conspiracy planned to restore the regime.Imam Khomeini prompted the people to defy the martial law and flood the streets, effectively providing the last blow to the dictatorial regime.Todays announcement of martial law is a scam and against the Sharia.
The people need to very little think of it! Imam Khomeini stated in his message that resounded across the capital immediately.The founder of the Islamic Republic also sent out a letter to American authorities cautioning them to withdraw support for the collapsing Bakhtiar regime.Following Imam Khomeinis instruction, an advanced committee had actually been established.
Now, minibuses and other lorries contributed by the public, equipped with loudspeakers, rose through Tehrans streets, advising individuals to neglect the curfew.Finally comes the triumph of Islamic RevolutionBakhtiars isolation deepened as members of his own government, including the entire Regency Council, moved their allegiance to the transformation and Imam Khomeini.The Bakhtiar regime finally collapsed at 2 pm on February 11th, when the Supreme Military Council announced its neutrality.
With all military workers ordered back to base, control of the country effectively passed to revolutionaries led by Imam Khomeini.
They seized federal government structures, television and radio stations, and Pahlavi dynasty palaces, signaling completion of the Iranian monarchy.
Bakhtiar fled the palace and proceeded to leave Iran in disguise.With revolutionaries seizing control of the Iranian broadcasting organization in northern Tehran, the triumph of the Islamic Revolution was stated on national radio.
A radio speaker provided a short message: This is the genuine voice of the Iranian nation, the voice of the transformation.
The Islamic Revolution successfully toppled Irans 2,500-year-old monarchy.
The fast speed of events was such that even American authorities, in the last days, struggled to believe in the revolutions accomplishment.
Supposedly, Zbigniew Brzezinski, the previous U.S.
National Security Advisor, telephoned U.S.
Ambassador to Iran, Sullivan, to inquire whether a coup was still feasible.The effect of the Islamic RevolutionThe Islamic Revolution had a profound effect globally, influencing both Muslim and non-Muslim countries.
It became an inspiration for those who had actually battled years for liberty, self-determination, and self-reliance from the West and Israel.Within the region, the Islamic Revolution stimulated the revival of Resistance groups that had actually suffered decreasing morale after years of resist Israel.
Groups such as Hamas, Islamic Jihad, Hezbollah, Ansarullah, and numerous factions in Iraq are now a thorn in the side of Israel and Washington.
These groups that just grow in size and power each brand-new year, stay dedicated to combating up until they have actually expelled all the assailants from their homes.Outside West Asia, Irans effective tale of battle versus U.S.
hegemony particularly resonated with African nations struggling against colonial and post-colonial oppression.Regarding the Revolutions influence on Iran, as recently mentioned by Ayatollah Khamenei, the country managed to make considerable and unprecedented advancements across different sectors despite perpetual pressure from Western sanctions in the past 4 and a half years.
Most significantly, the country made all these achievements while remaining independent and self-reliant.
For the very first time in 250 years, Iran has the ability to effectively safeguard its area and borders.
The Islamic Republic stands as the very first federal government in the countrys modern-day history to prevent delivering land to foreign powers, regardless of enduring an eight-year intrusion by Saddam Hussein and his Western backers.
Through nonstop endeavors, Irans armed force is now amongst the strongest in the region, and is even able to aid those that share typical values.Despite continuous sanctions and economic pressure, the countrys facilities has modernized and ended up being effective.
Education is now prevalent, and women constitute most of secondary school trainees.
While financial obstacles remain, appetite and homelessness have actually considerably diminished gradually.
Additionally, Iran has actually cultivated strong and equally considerate alliances by engaging with countries beyond the Western sphere.As Ayatollah Khamenei just recently specified in a speech, the 22nd of Bahman is the peak of the happy motion of the Iranian nation and is similar to the most wonderful day in the history of the Iranian nation, since people got their self-respect, achievement and power on this day.