Iranians marking Ten-Day nationwide ceremonies, 45th anniversary of Islamic Revolution

Imam Khomeini spent more than 14 years in exile, mostly in the Iraqi holy city of Najaf. He also spent some time in Turkey and France before returning to Iran.

How did Iran under Imam Khomeini leadership become independent?

How did Imam releive the Iranian nation from clutches of global arrogance?

Iranian nation under Imam Khomeini leadership freed itself from the yoke of the global arrogance

The dignified Iranian nation, under the astute leadership of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic, freed itself from the yoke of the global arrogance.

Determination and firmness of Imam Khomeini played greater role in revolution victory

Decisiveness and irreconcilableness were characteristics that made a unique successful leader. Imam condemned any compromise with regime and its supporters. He even disagreed with "step by step" offer of the politicians.

Imam Khomeini ended thousands of years of monarchy and dictatorship in Iran

The Ten-Day Dawn celebrations kicked off across Iran and elsewhere in world

The annual festivities started on Sunday morning, commemorating the moment the late founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Khomeini, disembarked from an Air France jumbo jet to a massive welcome back home, ending his exile in Paris.

Iran marking run-up to 42nd anniversary of the Islamic Revolution

Ten-Day Dawn celebrations have got off to an ebullient start in Iran, marking the run-up to the 42nd anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, which overthrew the the US-backed Pahlavi regime.