Imam Khomeini challenged US dominance, overthrew Western-backed monarchy

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.

Neauphle-le-Château commemorated Islamic Revolution victory

A recent ceremony organized by the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in France took place this Sunday in Neauphle-le-Château at the site where Imam Khomeini led the Islamic Revolution from exile.

Imam Khomeini’s return to Iran marks dawn of victory

Imam Khomeini returned triumphantly after US-backed Shah fled Iran

Only two weeks after the Shah fled Iran on January 16, 1979, Imam Khomeini returned to Iran triumphantly, on February 1, 1979, invited by the anti-Shah revolution which was already in progress.

Imam did not leave seminary amid danger of bombing

A memoirs by Imam’s companions

Shah's escape marked turning point in revolution victory under Imam Khomeini's wise leadership

The Shah fled the country on 26 Day (Janurary 16, 1979), two days after calling to meeting the Council of Monarchy and obtaining vote of confidence for Bakhtiar’s cabinet.