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

Amidst this backdrop, the regime intensified its campaign against perceived dissidents and enemies of the state. The early 1980s saw a brutal crackdown on political opponents, with thousands imprisoned or executed in a bid to silence dissent. This wave of political violence fostered a climate of fear that stifled open criticism of the government, yet did not completely quash the desire for change among the populace.