On February 11, 1979, what happened in Iran?

On February 11, 1979, what happened in Iran?

• A. The Shah's regime peacefully transitioned to a republic
• B. Clerics gained control after the army mutinied
• C. The monarchy was restored
• D. Iranian strikers attacked the army barracks and the national radio announced the Islamic Revolution

Answer: (D)

The main idea is that Iran’s revolution reached its turning point, overthrowing the monarchy and establishing a new political order led by clerics. On that day, mass strikes and protests swept the country, and security forces did not prevent the change in power. The crucial public signal came when the national radio announced that the Islamic Revolution had triumphed, marking the official transfer from the Shah’s regime to a theocratic government under Ayatollah Khomeini. This isn’t describing a peaceful transition to a secular republic or a monarchy’s restoration; it highlights the unified street movement and the radio proclamation that defined the moment.

The main idea is that Iran’s revolution reached its turning point, overthrowing the monarchy and establishing a new political order led by clerics. On that day, mass strikes and protests swept the country, and security forces did not prevent the change in power. The crucial public signal came when the national radio announced that the Islamic Revolution had triumphed, marking the official transfer from the Shah’s regime to a theocratic government under Ayatollah Khomeini. This isn’t describing a peaceful transition to a secular republic or a monarchy’s restoration; it highlights the unified street movement and the radio proclamation that defined the moment.