Ideals of Islamic revolution are universal: President Raeisi

Iranians mark 43rd anniversary of Islamic Revolution with nationwide rallies

Iranians from all walks of life have taken to the streets across the country to celebrate the 43rd anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, which overthrew the former US-backed Pahlavi regime in 1979.

Lebanese academics recall Iran's 1979 Revolution

Forty-three years have passed since Imam Khomeini, whose charisma remains a sacred trait for many, stepped out of a plane arriving in Tehran from Paris to declare the victory of an unprecedented revolution in modern times.

Imam Khomeini was anti-Zionist, not anti-Judaism: Richard Falk

Richard Falk who met Imam Khomeini has said , "Imam Khomeini made clear his opposition to Israel although he was also clear that he regarded Judaism as an authentic religion deserving respect."

Imam Khomeini presided over final stages of Islamic revolution

In the beginning of 1979, conditions had now seemed appropriate for Imam Khomeini to return to Iran and preside over the final stages of the revolution

On 16 January 1979, Shah had fled Iran

On 16 January 1979, the Shah had fled Iran by leaving his duties to a Shapour Bakhtiar. Imam Khomeini returned to Tehran to a greeting by several million Iranians.

Shah's Scape from Iran

People’s vigorous support for Imam Khomeini forced Shah to flee Iran