Imam Khomeini’s lecture series in Najaf laid out his ideas on Islamic governance

In early 1970 Imam Khomeini gave a lecture series in Najaf on Islamic Government which later was published as a book titled variously Islamic Government or Guardianship of the Islamic Jurists (velayat-e faqih).

Imam successfully monitored and led Islamic Revolution from exile

Imam Khomeini successfully monitored and managed Islamic Revolution during years in exile

Pundits and observers maintain that Imam Khomeini successfully managed and monitored the Islamic years during years of exile and despite tough conditions and circumstances.

Imam Khomeini successfully led Islamic Revolution from exile

Imam Khomeini spent over 14 years in exile, mostly in the holy city of Najaf in Iraq.

Imam Khomeini announced clear denunciation of an American-inspired package of measures

Imam Khomeini issued on January 22, 1963 a strongly worded declaration denouncing the Shah and his plans.

Imam Khomeini; flag barrier of fight against discrimination and injustice

Imam Khomeini's opposition to the capitulation bill

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

During November of 1964, Imam Khomeini made a denunciation of both the Shah and the United States, this time in response to the "capitulations" or diplomatic immunity granted to American military personnel in Iran by the Shah. In Nov. 1964 Imam Khomeini was re-arrested and sent into exile.