| 9 September 1979 |
Iran
|
Iran revolution
|
Ayatollah Taleghani dies
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| 18 Augustus 1979 |
Iran
|
Iran revolution
|
The Assembly of Experts opens its sessions
|
| 18 Augustus 1979 |
Iran
|
Iran revolution
|
Velayat-e faqih becomes central to debate
|
| 18 Augustus 1979 |
Iran
|
Iran revolution
|
Social and anti-imperialist principles are discussed
|
| 18 Augustus 1979 |
Iran
|
Iran revolution
|
The assembly debates popular sovereignty and Islamic authority
|
| 3 Augustus 1979 |
Iran
|
Iran revolution
|
Participation and representation remain contested
|
| 3 Augustus 1979 |
Iran
|
Iran revolution
|
Constitution-making moves from draft to elected assembly
|
| 3 Augustus 1979 |
Iran
|
Iran revolution
|
The Islamic Republican Party wins a dominant position
|
| 3 Augustus 1979 |
Iran
|
Iran revolution
|
Voters elect the constitutional Assembly of Experts
|
| 14 Juni 1979 |
Iran
|
Iran revolution
|
The first draft does not yet contain the final form of velayat-e faqih
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| 14 Juni 1979 |
Iran
|
Iran revolution
|
A preliminary constitution is published
|
| 14 Juni 1979 |
Iran
|
Iran revolution
|
The draft opens a national constitutional debate
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| 14 Juni 1979 |
Iran
|
Iran revolution
|
Revolutionary goals enter legal language
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| 5 Mei 1979 |
Iran
|
Iran revolution
|
The Guard receives a mission distinct from the regular army
|
| 5 Mei 1979 |
Iran
|
Iran revolution
|
Revolutionary committees supply early personnel
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