The following lists events that happened during 1972 in Iran.
Incumbents Shah: Mohammad Reza Pahlavi Prime Minister: Amir-Abbas Hoveida
Events At that time, Iran was undergoing rapid modernization and industrial transformation. Nevertheless, the country was experiencing tensions over inequality, repression, cultural change, and the direction of development.CITIES iv. Modern Urbanization and Modernization in Persia iranicaonline.org February 9 February – The 1972 Iran blizzard ended after seven days, during which as much as 26 feet of snow buried villages in northwestern, central and southern Iran. An estimated 4,000 people were killed, particularly in the area around Ardakan."Thousands Missing in Iran Snow", Oakland Tribune, 10 February 1972, p1
April 10 April – The 6.7 Qir earthquake shook southern Iran with a maximum Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent), killing 5,374 and injuring 1,710. May Richard Nixon’s visit to Iran strengthened the already close ties between the two countries and enabled the Iranian government to acquire a broad array of U.S.-made military equipment.205. Memorandum From the President’s Assistant for National Security Affairs (Kissinger) to Secretary of State Rogers and Secretary of Defense Laird history.state.gov
Births 7 May – Asghar Farhadi. 31 July – Tami Stronach, Iranian-born dancer and former actress
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