1980 in Iran
Events from the year 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.