đź“… 11 August 1980
The Majlis approved Mohammad Ali Rajai as prime minister after a dispute over the choice of government. Iran entered the war with executive authority divided between Rajai and President Bani-Sadr.
đź“… 10 September 1980
Iran’s Majlis gave Rajai’s government a confidence vote and approved fourteen nominated ministers. The cabinet was taking shape shortly before Iraq’s full-scale invasion.
đź“… 24 July 1981
Mohammad Ali Rajai won the election held after Bani-Sadr’s removal. The presidency changed hands while Iran continued fighting Iraq and faced political violence at home.
đź“… 2 August 1981
Khomeini issued the decree confirming Rajai as president after the July election. The endorsement made his authority conditional on adherence to Islam, the Constitution and the country’s interests.
đź“… 30 August 1981
A bomb at the prime minister’s office killed President Mohammad Ali Rajai and Prime Minister Mohammad Javad Bahonar. Iran again faced a leadership vacancy during its first year of war.
đź“… 17 October 1980
Prime Minister Mohammad Ali Rajai addressed the Security Council, denouncing Iraq’s invasion and accusing the United States of supporting the conflict.
