The architect of Islamic awakening and global anti-imperialist resistance

Thirty-seven years after his passing, the name of Imam Ruhollah Mosavi Khomeini continues to resonate far beyond Iran’s borders as the chief architect of an Islamic awakening and a global icon of resistance against arrogant Western powers.

Why Khomeini was sent into exile in 1964?

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

During November of 1964, Imam Khomeini made a denunciation of both the Shah and his Western backers especially the United States.

‘Doctrine of impunity’ for Israel threatens regional stability: FM Araghchi warns regional countries

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that allowing Israel to act beyond international law would lead to broader regional instability, saying that a “doctrine of impunity does not bring peace.”

Imam Khomeini led revolution against US-backed oppression of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi

On February 1, 1979 after years of exile, Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Ruhollah Khomeini, returned to Iran.

Imam firmly believed in political activism by clerics

Imam Khomeini’s writings revealed that he firmly believed from the beginning in political activism by clerics.

Imam Khomeini's opposition to the capitulation bill

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.