Imam wanted armed forces to make them stronger

Islamic Republic Day: Iran celebrates 45th anniversary of end to US-backed Pahlavi monarchy

The late founder of the Islamic Republic Imam Khomeini ordered authorities to hold a referendum allowing the nation to take its future into its own hands.

Imam defined nationalization of oil a great service to Iranian nation and non- reliance on British ...

Nationalization of the Iranian Oil Industry was an outstanding movement, which took place upon integration of two religious and nationalist movements against foreign colonialism and domestic despotism.

Seyyed Ahmad endured sufferings during struggle for Revolution

After the Imam’s passing, Seyyed Ahmad did not accept any official administrative posts, saying, Seyyed Ahmad rejected any high-ranking post, saying, “If one has a motive and a goal, he can serve the system and the revolution even without an official position; nay he may serve better and more easily under such circumstances.”

Leader says tragic events in the Gaza Strip are a clear example of arrogant front's oppression and ...

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the recent tragic events in the Gaza Strip were a clear example of the arrogant front's oppression and aggression against the owners of a land, the destruction of their assets and brutal killing of women and children.

Imam overcame all hurdles during struggle for Islamic Revolution

Imam Khomeini had to undertake untiring efforts during the beginning and early years of struggle for the Islamic Revolution. Imam himself explained some of those hurdles while issuing a famous declaration 35 years ago. The Islamic Revolution emerged victorious under Imam Khomeini's leadership in 1979.

Imam Khomeini received constant stream of reporters, supporters during exile period

Imam Khomeini was, in fact, constantly, and acutely aware of the connections between Iranian affairs and those of the Muslim world in general and the Arab lands and Palestinian issue in particular. During the last few months of his exile, Imam Khomeini received a constant stream of reporters, supporters, and notables, eager to hear the spiritual leader of the revolution. Imam Khomeini, the late founder of Islamic Republic raised the banner of defending Palestinians even years before the victory of Islamic Revolution under his victory.

Iranians stage nationwide rallies to mark 45th anniversary of Islamic Revolution

Iranians across the country have held nationwide rallies to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the victory of the 1979 Islamic Revolution on Sunday.