On February 21.1921 ; Rezā Shāh takes control of Tehran during a successful coup source
On February 21.1921 ; Rezā Shāh takes control of Tehran during a successful coup
On February 28.1997 ; An earthquake in northern Iran is responsible for about 3,000 deaths. source
On February 28.1997 ; An earthquake in northern Iran is responsible for about 3,000 deaths.
On April 9.2013 ; A 6.1–magnitude earthquake strikes Iran killing 32 people and injuring over 850 people. source
On April 9.2013 ; A 6.1–magnitude earthquake strikes Iran killing 32 people and injuring over 850 people.
On April 16.2013 ; A 7.8-magnitude earthquake strikes Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Iran, killing at least 35 people and injuring 117 others. source
On April 16.2013 ; A 7.8-magnitude earthquake strikes Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Iran, killing at least 35 people and injuring 117 others.
On May 6.1930 ; The 7.1 Mw Salmas earthquake shakes northwestern Iran and southeastern Turkey with a maximum Mercalli intensity of X (Extreme). Up to three-thousand people were killed. source
On May 6.1930 ; The 7.1 Mw Salmas earthquake shakes northwestern Iran and southeastern Turkey with a maximum Mercalli intensity of X (Extreme). Up to three-thousand people were killed.
On June 22.2002 ; An earthquake measuring 6.5 Mw strikes a region of northwestern Iran killing at least 261 people and injuring 1,300 others and eventually causing widespread public anger due to the slow official response. source
On June 22.2002 ; An earthquake measuring 6.5 Mw strikes a region of northwestern Iran killing at least 261 people and injuring 1,300 others and eventually causing widespread public anger due to the slow official response.
On June 28.1987 ; For the first time in military history, a civilian population is targeted for chemical attack when Iraqi warplanes bombed the Iranian town of Sardasht. source
On June 28.1987 ; For the first time in military history, a civilian population is targeted for chemical attack when Iraqi warplanes bombed the Iranian town of Sardasht.
On July 8.1937 ; Turkey, Iran, Iraq and Afghanistan sign the Treaty of Saadabad. source
On July 8.1937 ; Turkey, Iran, Iraq and Afghanistan sign the Treaty of Saadabad.
On September 16.1978 ; The 7.4 Mw Tabas earthquake affects the city of Tabas, Iran with a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). At least 15,000 people were killed. source
On September 16.1978 ; The 7.4 Mw Tabas earthquake affects the city of Tabas, Iran with a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent). At least 15,000 people were killed.
On November 24.2013 ; Iran signs an interim agreement with the P5+1 countries, limiting its nuclear program in exchange for reduced sanctions. source
On November 24.2013 ; Iran signs an interim agreement with the P5+1 countries, limiting its nuclear program in exchange for reduced sanctions.
On December 9.1856 ; The Iranian city of Bushehr surrenders to occupying British forces. source
On December 9.1856 ; The Iranian city of Bushehr surrenders to occupying British forces.
