"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.

Imam Khomeini highly trusted late Ayatollah Rafsanjani

Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani, who passed away in January, last year, had been a close adviser and confidant of Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Revolution.

What was the most distinguishing feature of Imam Khomeini leadership?

President, cabinet members renew allegiance with Imam ideals of Imam Khomeini

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his cabinet ministers visited the Imam Khomeini Mausoleum and the Behesht-e Zahra Cemetery on Tuesday.

Second anniversary of late Ayatollah Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani

Rare pictures of late Ayatollah Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani

Imam Khomeini formed revolutionary council to run affairs

The Council of the Islamic Revolution consisted of academic figures appointed by Imam Ruhollah Khomeini to manage the Iranian Revolution on 10 January 1979, shortly before his return to Iran.

President Rouhani says Iran will send two satellites into orbit soon

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says domestically-manufactured rockets will carry two new satellites into orbit “in the coming weeks.”