Imam Khomeini spent over 14 years in exile before historic return to home in 1979

Imam Khomeini spent over 14 years in exile, mostly in the holy city of Najaf in Iraq, before making a historic return to Iran in 1979.

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 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 successfully led Islamic Revolution from exile

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

Muslims must set disputes aside, unite and trade: President Pezeshkian to Turkish FM

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stressed the urgency of strengthening unity in the Islamic world during a meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, asserting that Muslim nations must "facilitate conditions for each other and avoid complicating issues" amidst mounting pressure from shared adversaries.

Imam Khomeini made denunciation of both the Shah and the United States

During November of 1964, Imam Khomeini made a denunciation of both the Shah and the United States, this time in response to the "capitulations" or diplomatic immunity granted to American military personnel in Iran by the Shah. In Nov. 1964 Imam Khomeini was re-arrested and sent into exile.

US-backed Jolani forces join Israel on Lebanon border to fight Hezbollah