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Updated:Apr 23, 2026
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Iranian Oil Industry: Nationalization to Post-Revolution (1951–1989)

Iranian Oil Industry: Nationalization to Post-Revolution (1951–1989)

  1. Oil nationalization law passed in Iran

    Labels: Majlis, Anglo-Iranian Oil, Oil nationalization

  2. Nine-Point Law implements oil nationalization

    Labels: Nine-Point Law, National Iranian, Legislation

  3. UK files ICJ case over Iranian nationalization

    Labels: United Kingdom, International Court, Legal dispute

  4. ICJ rejects jurisdiction in UK v. Iran

    Labels: International Court, Jurisdiction ruling, Anglo-Iranian case

  5. Mosaddegh overthrown in 1953 coup

    Labels: Mohammad Mosaddegh, 1953 coup, Foreign intelligence

  6. Iran ratifies the 1954 oil consortium agreement

    Labels: 1954 Consortium, National Iranian, Western oil

  7. Iran helps found OPEC in Baghdad

    Labels: OPEC, Iran, Baghdad conference

  8. White Revolution reforms begin under the Shah

    Labels: White Revolution, Shah, Land reform

  9. 1973 Sale and Purchase Agreement expands NIOC control

    Labels: 1973 Sale, National Iranian, Consortium

  10. Oil worker strikes cut production during the Revolution

    Labels: Oil worker, Iranian oil, Revolution

  11. Iran–Iraq War begins; oil sites become targets

    Labels: Iran Iraq, Oil infrastructure, Iraq

  12. Tanker War expands attacks on Iranian export routes

    Labels: Tanker War, Kharg Island, Maritime attacks

  13. UN Security Council adopts Resolution 598

    Labels: UN Security, Resolution 598, Ceasefire call

  14. Ceasefire takes effect, ending major Iran–Iraq combat

    Labels: Ceasefire, Iran Iraq, Postwar stabilization

  15. Khomeini’s death closes early post-revolution era

    Labels: Ruhollah Khomeini, Islamic Republic, Post-revolution era