1961 in Iran
# 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.
