The politics in post-revolution Iran: with special reference to Khatami's presidency

Abstract

The Islamic Revolution in Iran was undoubtedly one of the most momentous events at the end of 1980 s certainly in the regional and probably in the global history. The revolutionary élan of activists, and their unique method of leading people and seizing power, the nature of clerical rule, and their goals and policies since they came to power continue to fascinate observers of contemporary politics in Iran as well as that from the outside. After the 1979 Islamic Revolution the political system in Iran has been completely changed from a dynastic one to the Islamic Republic, based on the Islamic law. The present study aims to understand some of the major changes in Post-Revolution Iranian political system particularly under the presidency of Mr. Khatami.