Iran in the 1980s: A Decade of Revolution, War, and Social Turmoil

In addition to the war, Iran faced a plethora of economic challenges in the 1980s. The Islamic Republic inherited an economy heavily reliant on oil, but the war disrupted major oil exports, resulting in a significant drop in state revenue. Inflation soared, and unemployment rates climbed sharply. The economic struggles led to a disparity between the ruling elite and the common people, breeding resentment towards the government and contributing to an increasingly volatile atmosphere.