1961 in Iran

The following lists events that happened during 1961 in the Imperial State of Iran.

Incumbents

 * Shah: Mohammad Reza Pahlavi
 * Prime Minister: Jafar Sharif-Emami (until May 5), Ali Amini (starting May 5)

Births

 * 24 March – Rita, singer.
 * 21 October – Alireza Akbari, politician (died 2023)
 * Ali Alilu, politician
 * Mohammad Hosein Farhanghi, politician.