French media outlets conducted interviews with Imam Khomeini

Exrracted from socio-political memoirs of Dr. Sadegh Tabatabai

Reasons behind Imam Khomeini’s migration to Paris

The Iraqi army surrounded Imam Khomeini's house in the first day of Mehr 1357 (1978) in the holy city of Najaf. The Muslims in Iran, Iraq and other countries reacted angrily to this news. Iraq's manager of security organization said in a meeting to Imam Khomeini that if he wants to stay in Iraq, he should let go off the combat and politics.

Imam Khomeini's days in Neauphle le Chateau before historic return to Iran

First sparks of Islamic Revolution were essentially lit in Muharram

The uprising of 5 June 1963, a milestone in the history of Islamic Revolution, was occurred subsequent to Imam Khomeini’s speech on the afternoon of Ashura (June 3).

Imam Khomeini led revolution with clear strategy, wisdom and rationality

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic believed that the leadership of the movement should have a strategy.

Imam Khomeini would never leave divine obligations

Imam Khomeini would never leave divine obligatory acts because of old age or social status. He was always present in the scene to fulfill his duty.

Neighbors’ views about Imam Khomeini in Neauphle-le-Château

French photographer, who captured Imam's photos and revolutionary moments

Michel Setboun, a well-known French photogrampher followed Imam Khomeini during his exile in France and also captured through his camera the events which led to the final victory of the Islamic Revolution in 1979.