Imam Khomeini´s unprecedented leadership led revolution to victory

There is no doubt that the triumph of the Islamic Revolution in Iran and the overthrow of the Shah Reza Pahvali in February 1979 and the subsequent creation of the Islamic Republic were to a large extent the result of the guide and personality of Imam Ruhollah al Khomeini.

Over four decades on: Islamic Revolution in pictures

Millions of Iranians took to the streets nationwide on Tuesday to mark the 41st anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, which ended the rule of the US-backed Pahlavi dynasty.

Iranians nationwide mark 41st anniversary of the Islamic Revolution

Millions of Iranians from all walks of life have thronged the streets across the country to celebrate the 41st anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, which toppled the US-backed Pahlavi regime in 1979.

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

Do not think too highly of the West

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic through his historic speeches stressed that it is the West which is eradicating the bases of human ethics.

Imam Khomeini suggested cure for moral maladies

According to Imam Khomeini, the best remedy prescribed by mystics and moralists is to concentrate upon each one of the evil habits that you detect in yourself, and offer an effective resistance against them.

Imam Khomeini's historic interview in Paris before return to homeland

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.