The Islamic revolution refers to the series of events that took place in Iran in 1979, resulting in the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of an Islamic republic.
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Shah: The Shah was the title given to the monarch of Iran before the Islamic revolution. He held considerable power and was overthrown during this event.
Ayatollah: An Ayatollah is a high-ranking religious leader within Shia Islam. Ayatollah Khomeini played a significant role in leading and shaping Iran after the Islamic revolution.
Iran-Iraq War: This war lasted from 1980 to 1988 and was influenced by tensions between Iran's newly established Islamic government and Iraq's dictator, Saddam Hussein.