Leader says Imam Khomeini shattered superpowers' aura of invincibility

In a televised address to the Iranian nation, Ayatollah Khamenei paid homage to the late revolutionary leader and recounted his legacy. Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has commemorated the founder of the Islamic Republic Imam Khomeini on the 31st anniversary of his passing, saying the late leader shattered the presumed invincibility of superpowers.

Ayatollah Khomeini was the real leader, says Professor Richard Falk

Over the past decades, despite being faced with threats, provocations, harsh sanctions, and even a variety of covert interventions, Iran has been more stable than ever- a fact even acknowledged by Professor Richard Falk as the former UN Special Rapporteur.

Imam Khomeini saw no conflict between philosophy and religion

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic maintained that religious teachings are based on rationality and rejected any conflict between religions and philosophy.

Imam Khomeini rejected dominance of both Western and Eastern powers

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.

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Imam Khomeini's historic letter to Gorbachev

The historic letter has attracted attention of the world's pundits, analysts, spiritual men and religious scholars.