years after revolution, Imam Khomeini's message becoming increasingly appealing 40

Islamic Revolution of Iran

Iran marks historic return of Imam Khomeini, starts 10-day celebrations of 1979 Revolution anniversary

Iranians will continue to follow Imam Khomeini's path

The president stressed that if the Iranians continue the path followed by Imam Khomeini, they will be able to pass the "most difficult conditions" which the country is going through. Rouhani made the remarks on Sunday during a ceremony at Imam Khomeni’s mausoleum in southern Tehran, where he and his cabinet members renewed their allegiance with the ideals of the late founder of the Islamic Republic and Iranian martyrs.

The Islamic Republic of Iran stands tall despite 41-year US siege

Predicting the imminent downfall of the Islamic Republic has been a staple among American pundits since the victory of the Islamic Revolution in Iran 41 years ago. Amazingly, despite incessant attempts at regime change by the US and its cohorts, Iran has survived and, in some ways, managed to flourish. Yet very few in the West have acknowledged the Islamic Republic’s longevity and fewer still have studied the factors behind this country’s remarkable robustness.

Imam Khomeini rejected dominance of both Western and Eastern powers