Alternate Timelines

Scenarios about 'Iranian Revolution'

The Iranian Revolution was the 1979 overthrow of Iran's monarchy under Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and its replacement with an Islamic republic under Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. This transformative event ended 2,500 years of continuous monarchy in Iran, established a theocratic government based on Islamic principles, and dramatically altered Middle Eastern geopolitics by creating tensions with Western powers that continue to influence regional dynamics today.

What If The Oil Crisis of 1979 Never Occurred?

Exploring the alternate timeline where the 1979 oil crisis never happened, potentially transforming global energy politics, economic development, and technological innovation in the late 20th century.

What If The Shah of Iran Was Never Overthrown?

Exploring the alternate timeline where Mohammad Reza Pahlavi maintained power in Iran, potentially reshaping Middle Eastern geopolitics, the global oil market, and religious-political movements throughout the region.