Imam Khomeini's historic return to home after 15 years in exile marked turning point in revolution ...

Arrival of Imam Khomeini to homeland in 1979 to Iran opened a new chapter in the history of Iran. Imam's return to homeland paved the way for the final victory of the Islamic Revolution.

Reaction of Pahlavi regime to news of Imam Khomeini's return

With the arrival of February 1979, the news of the imam's return to the country became stronger. This news caused many actions, from closing the airport to threatening to blow the plane up and military coup to delay his trip.

Shah's escape marked turning point in revolution victory under Imam Khomeini's wise leadership

The Shah fled the country on 26 Day (Janurary 16, 1979), two days after calling to meeting the Council of Monarchy and obtaining vote of confidence for Bakhtiar’s cabinet.

Imam Khomeini warned nations about the dangers of Israel

In March 1963, Imam Khomeini wrote a letter about the danger of Israel to the various unions and associations in Qom.

The implementation of the colonial plan to remove the hijab by Reza Khan

Student Day signifies the opposition of Iranian students to US imperialism

The Iranian nation never forgot the sacrifices offered by the students and they continued their struggle which proved fruitful under leadership of Imam Khomeini in later years.

History of 13th Aban occasion and the National Day of fighting global arrogance

Aban 13 (Nov. 4) marks three important events: the anniversary of the takeover of the former US embassy in Tehran by Muslim students following Imam Khomeini's path (1979), the anniversary of the exile of the late founder of the Islamic Republic Imam Khomeini by Shah (1964), and the Student Day (marking the day in 1978 on which several students taking part in a protest rally against the Shah were martyred.)

Iran marks return anniversary of soldiers captive in Saddam’s prisons

The 26th of Mordad in the Iranian calendar, which falls on August 17, marks the return anniversary of Iranian soldiers who were held captive by the regime of Western-backed Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein during the 1980s war on Iran.