Imam Khomeini returned triumphantly after US-backed Shah fled Iran

Only two weeks after the Shah fled Iran on January 16, 1979, Imam Khomeini returned to Iran triumphantly, on February 1, 1979, invited by the anti-Shah revolution which was already in progress.

Imam Khomeini’s lecture series in Najaf laid out his ideas on Islamic governance

In early 1970 Imam Khomeini gave a lecture series in Najaf on Islamic Government which later was published as a book titled variously Islamic Government or Guardianship of the Islamic Jurists (velayat-e faqih).

Imam successfully monitored and led Islamic Revolution from exile

An in-depth approach to Imam's historic letter to Gorbachev

A historic letter by Imam Khomeini to the last Soviet Union head Gorbachev included a prediction about the end of Marxism and the collapse of communism. Imam Khomeini stated: "Mr. Gorbachev! It is clear to everybody that from now on communism will only have to be found in the museums of world political history, for Marxism cannot meet any of the real needs of mankind.”

Imam Khomeini's expectations from universities

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic, said the Islamization of universities means their distinction and independence from the Western and the Eastern blocs. So in this way, we will have a sovereign nation, culture and university.

Imam Khomeini successfully monitored and managed Islamic Revolution during years in exile

Pundits and observers maintain that Imam Khomeini successfully managed and monitored the Islamic years during years of exile and despite tough conditions and circumstances.

Iranian-Islamic role model of progress from viewpoint of Imam Khomeini

By Mehdi Afkhami Ardakani Presented at Yazd University Dated: 1390 AH

Leader says Iran advancing despite many challenges

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says despite enormous shortages and challenges across Iran, the nation is “moving, striving, and advancing” through the steadfastness, sincerity, and justice-seeking of its people.