Imam Khomeini made a denunciation of both the Shah and the United States

During November of 1964, Imam Khomeini made a denunciation of both the Shah and his Western backers especially the United States.

Imam’s teaching focused often on relevance of religion to practical issues of the day

Imam Khomeini's teaching focused often on the overriding relevance of religion to practical social and political issues of the day.

Imam no longer accepted the idea of a limited monarchy

Logically, in the 1970s, as contrasted with the 1940s, he no longer accepted the idea of a limited monarchy under the Iranian Constitution of 1906-1907, an idea that was clearly evidenced by his book Kashf-e Asrar.

Revolution under Imam Khomeini leadership overthrew Western backed monarchy in Iran

Imam Khomeini has been a Muslim cleric and Marja, and the political leader of the 1979 Islamic Revolution of Iran which overthrew Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran.

President says World must see Iranians have taken to streets to defend country

President Masoud Pezeshkian says the world should witness the Iranian people taking to the streets across the country in millions to defend their proud homeland, renew their allegiance to Leader of the Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, and honor the Revolution.

Millions in streets across Iran for Islamic Revolution anniversary marches

Millions of people from all walks of life have come to the streets across Iran as nationwide rallies marking the 47th anniversary of Iran’s Islamic Revolution begin across the country.

Imam, most charismatic and popular leader in recent history

Extracted from a collection of memoirs about Imam

Legacy of a revolution: Objectives of Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution and significance