Historical Events tagged with "mujahedin"

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Politics & Government

Assassination of Iranian Leaders in Bombing Attack

August 30th, 1981 43 years ago

President Mohammad-Ali Rajai and Prime Minister Mohammad-Javad Bahonar were killed when a bomb exploded at the Prime Minister’s office in Tehran, Iran. The attack was executed by the People's Mujahedin of Iran, a group opposing the Islamic Republic's government. This assassination occurred shortly after their appointments, highlighting the tensions in post-revolution Iran. The bombing claimed additional lives, including key members of the cabinet, demonstrating the volatile political climate of the country at the time.

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