Imam has been matchless leader

A writer and contributor to Japan times

Imam never became scared of Shah regime agents and instead consoled them

Imam Khomeini´s unprecedented leadership led revolution to victory

There is no doubt that the triumph of the Islamic Revolution in Iran and the overthrow of the Shah Reza Pahvali in February 1979 and the subsequent creation of the Islamic Republic were to a large extent the result of the guide and personality of Imam Ruhollah al Khomeini.

Imam Khomeini monitored revolution struggle, foiled all plots by Shah regime

Imam Khomeini while in exile was closely monitoring the struggle for the Islamic Revolution in Iran

Imam Khomeini exposed Shah's excessive treacheries to media

Imam Khomeini once said in the historic interview that Shah regime committed treason and treacheries to nation in all fields.

Revolution under Imam Khomeini leadership gained momentum, Shah fled Iran

Faced with an army mutiny and violent demonstrations against his rule, Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi was forced to flee Iran. Following Shah escape, Imam Khomeini extended his congratulation to the Iranian nation, saying it was a starting point for a great victory.

"Revolutionary Council" was formed shortly before Imam Khomeini's return to Iran

The "Revolutionary Council" was formed by Khomeini to manage the revolution on 12 January 1979, shortly before he returned to Iran. Its existence was kept a secret during the early, less secure time of the revolution.

Did Shah seek to assassinate Imam?

Imam always relied on God, the Almighty and counted on massive public support.