section_path: History/Islamic Republic
section_name: Islamic Republic
paragraph_text: Islamic Republic
  
  Following the 1979 Islamic Revolution, Tehran underwent profound transformations in its urban landscape, political structure, and social dynamics. The revolution led to the establishment of the Islamic Republic of Iran, which brought about a shift from a pro-Western monarchy to a theocratic system based on Islamic principles. This change was reflected in various aspects of Tehran's development. Politically, the revolution resulted in the consolidation of power by forces loyal to Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the leader of the revolution. This period saw the establishment of new governance structures aligned with Islamic ideologies.
  
  During the Iran–Iraq War in 1980 to 1988, Tehran was repeatedly targeted by airstrikes and Scud missile attacks. The war led to substantial infrastructural damage, but the post-war period saw efforts to rebuild and modernize the city. The government initiated large-scale reconstruction projects, focusing on expanding urban infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and public buildings, to accommodate the growing population and to assert the Islamic Republic's presence in the capital. The revolution's leaders prioritized rebuilding and developing public spaces to accommodate the growing population and project a national identity centered around Islamic principles. In particular, the Ekbatan Complex, a major housing development project initiated during this period, became a symbol of the Islamic Republic's housing strategy. The complex was designed to provide affordable living for Tehran's expanding urban population and remains a notable example of the period's architectural ambitions.
  
  The 435-meter-high Milad Tower, one of the proposed development projects of pre-revolutionary Iran, was completed in 2007 and has become a famous landmark of Tehran. Tabiat Bridge, a 270-meter pedestrian overpass that was designed by award-winning architect Leila Araghian, was completed in 2014. The city municipality started planting large number of imported palm trees replacing endemic plane trees. In June 2025, Tehran was attacked by Israeli airstrikes.