1980 in Iran

Events from the year 1980 in Iran.

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Decades:	1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s
See also:	Other events of 1980 Years in Iran

Incumbents

• Supreme Leader: Ruhollah Khomeini
• President: Abolhassan Banisadr (starting February 4)
• Prime Minister: Council of Islamic Revolution (until August 12), Mohammad-Ali Rajai (starting August 12)
• Chief Justice: Mohammad Beheshti

Events

• Beginning of Iran–Iraq War by Iraq.
  • September 23 – Iran Air Force launched Operation Kaman 99 against Iraqi offensive.
  • September 30 – Iranian Air Force launched Operation Scorch Sword against Iraqi nuclear developments in Osirak.
  • October 9 – Iran Air force launched Operation Sultan 10 against Iraqi offensive.
  • November 6 – Iraqi army started Siege of Abadan.
  • November 10 – Iraqi army recaptured Iranian town of Khorramshahr
  • November 28–29 – Iranian Navy and Air Force dismantled most of Iraqi navy in Operation Morvarid.

See also

• Years in Iraq
• Years in Afghanistan