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

The mere exit of the Shāh is not the victory, but it is the dawn of the victory.

Revolution under Imam Khomeini leadership gained momentum, Shah fled Iran

Faced with an army mutiny and violent demonstrations against his rule, Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi was forced to flee Iran. Following Shah escape, Imam Khomeini extended his congratulation to the Iranian nation, saying it was a starting point for a great victory.

Imam Khomeini opposed Shah’s dependence on West

The Shah of Iran, Mohammed Reza Pahlavi, had been dependent on the west throughout his rule – a source of anger among Iranian public, who had launched a struggle under leadership of Imam Khomeini against Shah and his western backers. The dependence on foreign powers had led to collapse of Shah regime.

Imam Khomeini monitored revolution struggle, foiled all plots by Shah regime

Imam Khomeini while in exile was closely monitoring the struggle for the Islamic Revolution in Iran

Shah's escape marked turning point in revolution victory under Imam Khomeini's wise leadership

The Shah fled the country on 26 Day (Janurary 16, 1979), two days after calling to meeting the Council of Monarchy and obtaining vote of confidence for Bakhtiar’s cabinet.