Iran's Revolution The monarchy is gone!

On January 16, 1979, the last Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, fled, leaving behind a crumbling monarchy.

Just weeks later, Ayatollah Khomeini's triumphant return ignited the hopes of millions desperate for change.

As the dust settled and the monarchy fell, Iran faced a pivotal crossroads: Should a new monarch rise from the ashes or was it time to forge an entirely new governance?

Explore the tumult of those critical days as Iran stood on the brink of transformation.