Historic letter to Gorbachev proves Imam's unique visionan and revolutionary leadership

Imam Khomeini asked that “Indeed, how can Islam be the opium of the people—the religion that has made Iranians as firm as a mountain against superpowers?”

Iranians marking 15th of Khordad uprising

People are marking the day, known as 15th of Khordad on the Iranian calendar, in different parts of the country. To the Iranians, the event marks a prelude to the victory of Iran’s Islamic Revolution in 1979.

15th of Khordad uprising seen as prelude to victory of Revolution

Many Iranians view the 15th of Khordad or June 5, 1963 uprising as a prelude to the victory of the Islamic Revolution of Iran under the wise leadership of Imam Khomeini.

Politics brings into account all the interests of the society, Imam Khomeini defined

Imam Khomeini does not interpret politics as a science of power

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic, does not interpret politics as a science of power or a kind of technique for exploiting people with a view to make them subordinate to certain rulers.

Politics meant to guide people, taking into account all interests of society: Imam Khomeini

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic introduced a politics which is based on religious, spiritual and ethical values in contemporary history. He also stressed that politics is meant to guide people and take into account all interests of the society

Imam Khomeini denounced US-led coup against Mosadeq

Imam Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic, frequently denounced the US and Britain backed coup in 1950s which weakened democratic powers and replaced monarchy in Iran.

I too am a soldier of Islam