📅 1 May 1979
The cleric and revolutionary theorist was shot after leaving a meeting of the Revolutionary Council.
📅 1 May 1979
Motahhari had linked Islamic philosophy, social criticism and opposition to the Shah.
📅 1 May 1979
The attack reflected violent conflict over clerical authority and the meaning of revolutionary Islam.
📅 1 May 1979
Large commemorations presented Motahhari as a martyr and condemned armed attacks on the new order.
