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

Imam Khomeini successfully led Islamic Revolution from exile

Imam Khomeini spent over 14 years in exile, mostly in the holy city of Najaf in Iraq.

Imam Khomeini made denunciation of both the Shah and the United States

During November of 1964, Imam Khomeini made a denunciation of both the Shah and the United States, this time in response to the "capitulations" or diplomatic immunity granted to American military personnel in Iran by the Shah. In Nov. 1964 Imam Khomeini was re-arrested and sent into exile.

Imam Khomeini spent over 14 years in exile

Imam Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic spent over 14 years in exile, mostly in the holy city of Najaf in Iraq.

Imam Khomeini placed Palestine firmly on the world’s stage and map

One of Imam Khomeini’s most enduring legacies is his pivotal role in placing Palestine firmly back on the world’s map.

August 30, marks the anniversary of a bombing martyrdom of then President Mohammad Ali Rajaee, ...

43 years since President Rajaee, PM Bahonar were martyred in MKO terror plot

Today, August 30, marks the 43rd anniversary of a bombing in Tehran that resulted in the martyrdom of then-President Mohammad Ali Rajaee, Prime Minister Mohammad-Javad Bahonar, and six other senior Iranian officials.