Imam Khomeini challenged US dominance, overthrew Western-backed monarchy

Where does the legitimacy of government come from?

Extracted and adapted from the article: Mohammad Kazem Taghavi: Imam believed in democratic and popular Government; Categorizing Imam's thought within the framework of 'Monarchy' is an oversight and an injustice.

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.

Dr. Ali Komsari highlights Seyyed Mostafa Khomeini’s scholarly legacy and political struggle in ...

Hojatoleslam Dr. Ali Komsari, head of the Institute for Compilation and Publication of Imam Khomeini’s Works, has highlighted the scholarly independence, intellectual contributions, and political activism of Ayatollah Seyyed Mostafa Khomeini, saying his legacy deserves recognition beyond his status as the son of the founder of the Islamic Revolution.

August 19 marks anniversary of US-led coup in Iran in 1953

Imam's message on the eve of Arbaeen

By Seyyed Hamid Tabatabaei

Imam Khomeini: The recent Arbaeen of our brothers is the reflection of the Arbaeen of those ...

Sahifeh-ye-Imam. V 5. P464

Imam Khomeini, led combat against oppression, established justice.