Mehrabad in 1979

As the revolution accelerated in late 1978 and early 1979, Mehrabad Airport transformed almost overnight from a routine international hub into a lifeline for escape. The terminal became a crossroads of fear and farewell. For those fleeing, every second spent in the airport was a gamble—uncertainty loomed over whether flights would take off, whether names would appear on lists, and whether it was already too late to leave.

June 20, 2025 | 7:03 pm