1997 in Iran
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Events from the year 1997 in Iran.
Incumbents
- Supreme Leader: Ali Khamenei
- President: Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani (until August 2), Mohammad Khatami (starting August 2)
- Vice President: Hassan Habibi
- Chief Justice: Mohammad Yazdii
Events
- Iranian presidential election, 1997.
- 28 February – The 6.1 Mw Ardabil earthquake affected northern Iran with a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe), killing 1,100, injuring 2,600, and leaving 36,000 homeless.
- 10 May – The 7.3 Mw Qayen earthquake affected eastern Iran with a maximum Mercalli intensity of X (Extreme). At least 1,567 were killed and 2,300 were injured.
- 2 August – Mohammad Khatami became president of Iran.
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See also
- Years in Iraq
- Years in Afghanistan
References
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