Imam Khomeini dedicated most of his life to resistance against the US-backed Pahlavi dynasty, which led to its downfall in ...

Iran, known for its strict interpretation of Shia Islamic laws, was just four decades ago a modern nation embracing Western ...

Born on or around 1900, Khomeini ruled Iran from 1979 until his death in 1989. A leading religious authority, he became a rallying point for opposition to the Shah, who exiled him to Turkey in 1964.

Iran is celebrating the 45th anniversary of the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. Camera: ABEDIN ...

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The influence is real, massive and growing. More Ruhollah Mousavi Khomeini (Persian: روح الله موسوی خمینی, pronounced ( listen); 24 September 1900 – 3 June 1989) was an ...