Iran starts 10-day celebrations of 1979 Revolution anniversary

The Ten-Day Dawn celebrations have got off to an ebullient start in Iran, marking the run-up to the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, which overthrew the US-backed Pahlavi regime.

Iran ready for both war and dialogue, ‘will not accept dictation’: FM Araghchi

Iran is prepared for both war and negotiations but will not accept imposed terms, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said amid continued Washington's military threats against Tehran.

Imam’s return to home in 1979 marked key moment in revolution’s success

Iranian people have started the 10-Day Dawn celebrations to mark the anniversary of the country’s 1979 Islamic Revolution, which overthrew the monarchy of the US-backed Pahlavi regime in Iran.

Imam Khomeini’s lecture series in Najaf laid out his ideas on Islamic governance

In early 1970 Imam Khomeini gave a lecture series in Najaf on Islamic Government which later was published as a book titled variously Islamic Government or Guardianship of the Islamic Jurists (velayat-e faqih).

Imam successfully monitored and led Islamic Revolution from exile

Imam Khomeini's migration to Neauphle-le Chateau boosted revolution

Several pundits and political analysts maintain that Imam Khomeini’s historic migration to outskirts of the French capital Paris boosted the struggle for the Islamic Revolution against the US-backed Shah regime. Imam during his historic stay in Neauphle-le Chateau was also able to convey his message to the entire international community.

Imam Khomeini successfully led Islamic Revolution from exile

Imam Khomeini spent over 14 years in exile, mostly in the holy city of Najaf in Iraq.

Mostafa Khomeini had always remained at service of his father

(Extracted from a series of memoirs about Imam)