Bazargan receives a mandate for elections and a...

1 February 1979

At the graves of those killed in the struggle, he honored the martyrs and rejected the legitimacy of the Bakhtiar government.

1 February 1979

Revolutionary leadership moved from exile to Tehran while the royal government retained offices but rapidly lost popular authority.

5 February 1979

Bazargan was asked to form a provisional government and organize the transition to a new republic.

5 February 1979

Bazargan's appointment joined the Islamic leadership with a veteran nationalist and supporter of Mossadegh.

5 February 1979

Bakhtiar still headed the royal cabinet, while the revolutionary movement recognized Bazargan's provisional government.

5 February 1979

The provisional administration was expected to hold a referendum, prepare constitutional arrangements and restore basic government services.

9 February 1979

Homafaran personnel declared support for Khomeini, revealing fractures inside the armed forces.

9 February 1979

Fighting at the air-force base turned military division into open armed confrontation.

9 February 1979

Revolutionaries and neighborhood groups moved toward the base, built barricades and sought weapons.

9 February 1979

The conflict showed that the command structure could no longer rely on unquestioned obedience from all ranks.

10 February 1979

The royal government attempted to confine residents indoors and regain control through martial-law powers.

Bazargan receives a mandate for elections and a constitution