1980 in Iran

Events from the year 1980 in Iran.

Incumbents

 * Supreme Leader: Ruhollah Khomeini
 * President: Abolhassan Banisadr (starting February 4)
 * Prime Minister: Council of Islamic Revolution (until August 12), Mohammad-Ali Rajai (starting August 12)
 * 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.