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.

Imam Khomeini’s return to Iran marks dawn of victory

Imam Khomeini led revolution against US-backed oppression of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi

On February 1, 1979 after years of exile, Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Ruhollah Khomeini, returned to Iran.

Islamic revolution remains a source of inspiration for many across the globe

Iran is marking the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution. Although the significance of the revolution is an evolving process that has transcended generations, it is worth looking at why the revolution took place in the first place, one which is still a source of inspiration for many across the world.

Imam Khomeini's message to the Iranian nation during the last day of exile in Noufel-Lochateau, ...

Imam showed no signs of anxiety while returning to homeland

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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.

Leader visits Imam Khomeini Mausoleum in Tehran on eve of Revolution anniversary

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei paid tribute to the late Founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Ruhollah Khomeini, at his mausoleum in Tehran.