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Escape from Iran
A fictional adventure novel that explores the historical events that have led directly to the women's revolt in Iran in 2022
Iranian Landscape
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historical context
1979 January - the Shah appoints Bakhtiar
1936 Decree - The first politicization of the hijab
1936 Decree - The first politicization of the hijab
On January 4th, 1979, the Shah officially appoints Shapour Bakhtiar, who is the head of the opposition party and a pro-democracy leader. After just 12 days in office, Bakhtiar forces the Shah, the monarch and ruler of Iran, into exile.
1979 February - Khomeini returns to Iran
1936 Decree - The first politicization of the hijab
14 February 1979 - Valentine raid on the us embassy in Iran
On February 1st, 1979, Bakhtiar allows Ayatollah Khomeini to return to Iran from his exile in 1964. Immediately, Khomeini incites a revolution and Bakhtiar flees Iran and takes refuge in France.
14 February 1979 - Valentine raid on the us embassy in Iran
1 April 1979 - Khomeini declares the establishment of an Islamic Republic
14 February 1979 - Valentine raid on the us embassy in Iran
Armed urban guerrillas attacked the American Embassy and trapped Ambassador William H. Sullivan and about 100 members of his staff inside.
1979 March - International Women's Day Protest
1 April 1979 - Khomeini declares the establishment of an Islamic Republic
1 April 1979 - Khomeini declares the establishment of an Islamic Republic
Tens of thousands of Iranian women protest in Tehran on International Women’s Day to oppose Khomeini's mandatory veiling of women in government offices.
1 April 1979 - Khomeini declares the establishment of an Islamic Republic
1 April 1979 - Khomeini declares the establishment of an Islamic Republic
1 April 1979 - Khomeini declares the establishment of an Islamic Republic
As revolt spread, the military declared neutrality and Khomeini proposed a referendum to replace the monarchy with an Islamic Republic. It passed with 98% of the population voting in favor .
1979 November - Hostage Crisis at the Embassy
1979 November - Hostage Crisis at the Embassy
1979 November - Hostage Crisis at the Embassy
Student protestors overrun the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, seizing its personnel as hostages.
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1979 November - Hostage Crisis at the Embassy
1979 November - Hostage Crisis at the Embassy
If you would like to know more about the history behind this story, I will be posting blogs weekly.
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