The Eight Articled Directive

The Eight Articled Directive

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.

Iran warns about regional implications of Israeli incursions into Syria

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman cautions about the implications of the Israeli regime’s rampant incursions into Syria and Tel Aviv’s territorial ambitions in the Arab country for the broader West Asia region’s security.

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.

Turning points during struggle for Islamic Revolution under leadership of Imam Khomeini

The Islamic Revolution emerged victorious in 1979 following a long struggle under divine leadership of Imam Khomeini.