Imam Khomeini opposed Shah’s dependence on West

The Shah of Iran, Mohammed Reza Pahlavi, had been dependent on the west throughout his rule – a source of anger among Iranian public, who had launched a struggle under leadership of Imam Khomeini against Shah and his western backers. The dependence on foreign powers had led to collapse of Shah regime.

In remembrance of Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani, a key aide to Imam Khomeini

Late Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani was among the main aides to late founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Khomeini.

Did Imam Khomeini believe that Ayatollah Montazeri would be a potential successor after himself?

Imam Khomeini's legacy of views about oppressed treasured across globe

He was very careful about small details

The great founder of Islamic republic was once a prominent teacher in seminary

Shah regime failed to limit Imam Khomeini's political activities

In 1978 and while Islamic movement of Iranian people led by Imam Khomeini had reached its culmination, the Shah’s regime, disappointed at compromising with Imam Khomeini, tried some political measures to limit his activities or deport him from Iraq.

Karbala was all about passion to find the truth

Acts of bravery in Karbala, he believed, should make us more vibrant to find the truth

Why US continues to back remnants of Shah regime, anti-Iran terrorist groups?

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic had launched a massive struggle against Shah regime and his western backers.