The teacher who had the most profound influence on Imam Khomeini

The teacher who had the most profound influence on Imam Khomeini’s spiritual development was, however, Mirza Muhammad ‘Ali Shahabadi (d. 1328 Sh. /1950); to him the Imam refers in a number of his works as shaykhuna and ‘arif-I kamil, and his relationship with him was that of a murid with his murshid.

How did Iran under Imam Khomeini leadership become independent?

Leader says sacred Defense proved resistance only way to protect Iran

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the Sacred Defense against the ex-Iraqi regime’s eight-year war on Iran proved that protecting the country can be achieved only through resistance.

Imam Khomeini's interview in holy city of Najaf despite restrictions

Imam Khomeini's supporters managed for international media to conduct interview with him at difficult juncture of history when Imam's house subject to severe restriction during exile in the holy city of Najaf.

Imam Khomeini's unprecedented leadership caused Islamic Revolution victory

Many observers maintain that Imam Khomeini's unprecedented leadership and massive public support caused the victory of Islamic Revolution in 1979

Iran marks CIA-orchestrated 1953 coup d'état, slams US as ‘record-holder’ in wars, coups

Tehran says the United States is a record-holder of interfering in the affairs of independent states, naming the US-orchestrated coup of 1953 in Iran as an instance of that “dark history.”

Islam revolution under Imam Khomeini leadership was inspired by teachings of Ashura

Imam Khomeini through his historic speeches and messages described Muharram as the month of heroism, bravery, and sacrifice.

15th of khordad uprising paved way for Islamic Revolution

Iranians are commemorating the 52nd anniversary of a public uprising in June 5, 1963 that paved the way for collapse of Pahlavi dynasty and provided grounds for the victory of Islamic Revolution in Iran.