What was the approach of the Imam toward establishing a political system based on democracy?

Sometimes he would talk humorously in the class

Imam Khomeini would at times narrate a joke in the midst of a lecture while he himself would remain silent as if he had said nothing.

Trump’s anti-Iran rhetoric attest Imam's stance that US is unreliable

Gary Seek

Gary Seek, former member of American Security Council

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Imam Khomeini snubbed oppressors, stressed friendly ties with world nations

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic through his speeches and historic messages stressed the need for mutual respect in the arena of international relations.

Iran Interests Section office attacked in Washington

US threats will never intimidate Iranians, say Zarif

Mohammad Javad Zarif stressed that using threats against the Islamic Republic will prove to be ineffective.