Abdul Rahman al-Iryani

ModernPoliticianNorth Yemen1910 — 1998

North Yemen president during relative stability.

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Quick Facts

Born

1910

Died

1998

Country

North Yemen

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)49

Political (20%)55

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)41

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)40

Total Score50.4

Abdul Rahman al-Iryani — Complete Timeline

1967 AD

Became President of North YemenPolitical Action◆ Major

Abdul Rahman al-Iryani became President of the Yemen Arab Republic after the deposition of Abdullah al-Sallal. He led a moderate republican government during the final years of the North Yemen Civil War.

YemenPresidentCivil War

Impact: nationalconstructive

1970 AD

Ended the North Yemen Civil WarPolitical Action

Al-Iryani negotiated a peace agreement with royalist forces, ending the eight-year North Yemen Civil War. The settlement integrated some royalists into the republican government, stabilizing the country.

YemenPeaceCivil War

Impact: nationalconstructive

1974 AD

Resigned and Went into ExilePolitical Action◆ Major

Abdul Rahman al-Iryani resigned as president following a bloodless coup led by Ibrahim al-Hamdi. He went into exile in Syria, ending his political career. His resignation marked a shift to military rule.

YemenResignationCoup

Impact: national