Iranian Jets Bomb Katanga Airport In Congo

After a request by the secretary general of the United Nations, six Iranian jet planes took off for a mission in Congo where a local separatist rebel had seized control of Katanga. Because of rich diamond mines, some foreign states including Germany were supporting rebel groups for their own interests. The bombing of the Katanga airport took place in accordance with similar operations that pave the way for UN forces to arrive and take control. Iran later took the title "Gendarme of the Middle East" as a puppet regime. On the other hand, Africa has been scene of many genocides, discrimination, and it seems the resource rich but poor continent will not easily be able to get rid of centuries of colonization. (Updated: Jan, 16, 2008)

Referendum On White Revolution

Iranians participated in a referendum to approve social and economic changes that was called the White Revolution. This was the first time that Iranian women were exercising their right to vote. These changes included land reforms, labor benefits, acknowledging women rights to vote, etc. These reforms were initiated by advices from the U.S. The administration in Washington was trying to establish a model in Iran to counter Soviets Union's influence in the Middle East. John F. Kennedy sent his congratulations for the reforms. Official ceremonies celebrating the event took place every year. (Updated: Jan, 27, 2008)

Amirkabir Dam Inaugurated

The initial studies for Amirkabir Dam took 22 years until 1956 when formal proceedings began and the final plan was approved in 1960. The Amirkabir Dam was constructed on the Karaj river. The ecliptic concrete structure is 180m high, with 30m length on bottom and 390m on top.
The Amirkabir Dam was built as a multi-purpose dam to provide tab water for Tehran alongside agricultural development in Karaj. The power plant has been connected to the national electricity network for over 46 years and the lake behind the dam is a touristic attraction while being a natural habitat for rainbow trout. (Updated: Oct, 6, 2009)

• Middle East : خاورميانه
• Washington : واشنگتن
• Revolution : انقلاب
• Amirkabir : امير کبير ميرزا تقي خان فراهاني
• Germany : آلمان
• Kennedy : کندي
• Airport : فرودگاه
• Nations : ملل
• Iranian : ايراني‌ اهل‌ ايران‌ ، وابسته‌به‌ ايران‌
• Tehran : تهران(Teheran, Tahran) طهران
• White : سفيد
• Karaj : کرج
• East : شرق
• Iran : ايران

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