Imam Khomeini’s return to Iran marks dawn of victory

Imam Khomeini led revolution against US-backed oppression of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi

On February 1, 1979 after years of exile, Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Ruhollah Khomeini, returned to Iran.

Imam showed no signs of anxiety while returning to homeland

Extracted from a collection about Imam and Islamic Revolution history

Imam’s return to home in 1979 marked key moment in revolution’s success

Iranian people have started the 10-Day Dawn celebrations to mark the anniversary of the country’s 1979 Islamic Revolution, which overthrew the monarchy of the US-backed Pahlavi regime in Iran.

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.

Imam Khomeini Highlighted Moral Values

How did Imam attach significance to will of the public?

Leader hails mass nationwide rallies as blow to enemy plots

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has praised nationwide rallies in support of the Islamic Republic, saying the mass turnout “made history” and foiled the enemies' plot to destabilize the country through their domestic agents.