The Shāh would not have collapsed had he heeded the advice of the clergy and had served the nation.

World became familiar with Imam Khomeini's ideals in Neauphle-le Chateau

After consulting his son Hojjatol-Eslam Hajj Sayyed Ahmad Khomeini, Imam decided to leave Iraq and entered the French capital Paris on October, 6, 1978.

We depend on our nation’s votes. We follow up what our nation decides.

Our nation welcomed martyrdom with open arms and able to prevail over all the hellish forces.

Imam Khomeini taught the nation self-reliance: President Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has praised the great role of the Founder of the Islamic Republic, saying Imam Khomeini taught the nation self-reliance, obedience to the law, and good manners.

Imam Khomeini Urged World Leaders to Back Iranian Nation

Imam Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic, called for all leaders and followers of the divine religions to support the Iranian nation during their struggle against aggressive powers.

World Leaders Highlight Various Aspects of Imam’s Personality (1)

Several well-renown international pundits say Imam Khomeini the religious and spiritual leader of the Muslim world has emerged as an unprecedented comprehensive personality of the contemporary era and for the coming centuries. They have underscored various aspects including Islamic, philosophical and intellectual aspects of the Imam’s personality...

19th of Dey in the Holy City of Qom

Opposition to this article culminated in the uprising by the people of Qom on January 9, 1978 (Dey 19, 1356 AHS) during which a number of revolutionary religious students were killed.