Several revolutionary currents boycott or oppose the text

Supporters presented the releases as solidarity with groups subjected to discrimination in the United States.

The limited release did not resolve the confrontation over the Shah, frozen assets and past U.S. intervention.

Daily mobilization around the embassy reinforced a political language of anti-imperialism and vigilance.

The two-day referendum asked citizens to approve the constitution drafted by the Assembly of Experts.

Supporters treated the result as popular confirmation of the Islamic Republic's permanent institutions.

Within one year Iran had overthrown monarchy, voted for a republic and ratified a new constitutional order.