Imam Khomeini spent more than 14 years in exile, mostly in the Iraqi holy city of Najaf. He also spent some time in Turkey and France before returning to Iran.
Friday, February 02, 2024 11:03
Arrival of Imam Khomeini to homeland in 1979 to Iran opened a new chapter in the history of Iran. Imam's return to homeland paved the way for the final victory of the Islamic Revolution.
Wednesday, January 31, 2024 04:57
With the arrival of February 1979, the news of the imam's return to the country became stronger. This news caused many actions, from closing the airport to threatening to blow the plane up and military coup to delay his trip.
Wednesday, January 31, 2024 11:05
Saturday, January 27, 2024 07:42
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.
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 08:27
(Source: Imam Khomeini (peace be upon him) based on the narration of Ayatollah Hashemee Rafsanjani, pp. 79-80)
Friday, September 01, 2023 06:03
It is safe to say that without Imam Khomeini, it would have been a different story today. The ideological tremors triggered by this charismatic leader of the Islamic Revolution during his lifetime went beyond the borders of Iran and the Persian Gulf region.
Sunday, June 04, 2023 12:38
Imam Khomeini monitored the Islamic Revolution from exile successfully despite very tough challenges and circumstances. Only two weeks after the Shah fled Iran on January 16, 1979, Imam Khomeini returned to Iran triumphantly, on February 1, 1979, invited by the anti-Shah revolution which was already in progress.
Wednesday, February 08, 2023 09:34