1980 in Iran

Incumbents

• Supreme Leader: Ruhollah Khomeini
• President: Abolhassan Banisadr
• Prime Minister: Council of Islamic Revolution, Mohammad-Ali Rajai
• Chief Justice: Mohammad Beheshti

  Events

• Beginning of Iran–Iraq War by Iraq.
• * September 23 – Iran Air Force launched Operation Kaman 99 against Iraqi offensive.
• * September 30 – Iranian Air Force launched Operation Scorch Sword against Iraqi nuclear developments in Osirak.
• * October 9 – Iran Air force launched Operation Sultan 10 against Iraqi offensive.
• * November 6 – Iraqi army started Siege of Abadan.
• * November 10 – Iraqi army recaptured Iranian town of Khorramshahr
• * November 28–29 – Iranian Navy and Air Force dismantled most of Iraqi navy in Operation Morvarid.