Kayhan Newspaper Headlines; The Tense Atmosphere After the Revolution

September 3, 1979, less than seven months after the victory of the revolution, was a day when Kayhan newspaper published headlines on its front page that seemed to map out the tense atmosphere of those days:

"Saqqez Came Under the Control of the Army and Revolutionary Guards": a reference to local clashes and the new government's effort to consolidate control in border regions.

"Vacant Houses Will Be Handed Over to the People Starting Wednesday": a reflection of housing distribution policies and promises of social justice.

"The Imam Proposed the Formation of a Global Party of the Oppressed": a sign of efforts to export the revolution and build a trans-border ideology.

"Nighttime Parking Banned on Dozens of Streets in Tehran": a response to insecurities and street clashes that were still ongoing after the revolution.

These headlines paint a picture of a society in transition; a society caught between the promises of the revolution and the insecure, unstable realities.