Impact and influence of the Iranian revolution on global geopolitics

Iran starts festivities marking 43rd Islamic Revolution anniversary

Iran has begun celebrations to commemorate the 43rd anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, which overthrew the US-backed Pahlavi regime.

Leader visits Imam Khomeini's mausoleum as Iran begins celebrations

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has visited the mausoleum of the late founder of the Islamic Republic Imam Khomeini on the eve of the 43rd anniversary of the Islamic Revolution.

Leader says Gen. Soleimani’s martyrdom backfired on US, exposed Iran’s glory

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the US viewed the martyrdom of legendary anti-terror commander Lt. Gen. Qassem Soleimani as a threat to Iran, but the Iranian people turned it into an opportunity with their religious zeal.

Leader offers condolences over passing of Iran's Yemen envoy

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has issued a message of condolence over the recent passing of Hassan Irloo, Iran’s ambassador to Sana’a, who died of COVID-19 complications amid Saudi obstruction.

Leader hails Iranian nurses for their sacrifices

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has hailed Iranian nurses for their sacrifices in the country’s fight against the coronavirus pandemic amid the most draconian sanctions.

Imam Khomeini spent over 14 years in exile

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). This was his most famous and influential work and laid out his ideas on governance (at that time):

Saddam and his backers faced humiliating defeat in imposed war against Iran

The United States and other outside powers supplied arms to the then Saddam regime.