Revolution under Imam Khomeini leadership gained momentum, Shah fled Iran

Faced with an army mutiny and violent demonstrations against his rule, Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi was forced to flee Iran. Following Shah escape, Imam Khomeini extended his congratulation to the Iranian nation, saying it was a starting point for a great victory.

"Revolutionary Council" was formed shortly before Imam Khomeini's return to Iran

The "Revolutionary Council" was formed by Khomeini to manage the revolution on 12 January 1979, shortly before he returned to Iran. Its existence was kept a secret during the early, less secure time of the revolution.

Oman's Sultan Qaboos bin Said dies, Muscat declares national mourning

Oman's Sultan Qaboos bin Said dies at the age of 79 after around half a century at the helm of the state amid a battle with resurgent colorectal cancer.

Imam Khomeini sought changes in university system in accordance with nation’s needs

Following the victory of the Islamic Revolution in 1979, Imam Khomeini sought changes in university system in accordance with the nation’s needs. Imam once in a historic message said as following:

Reasons behind 'Den of Espionage'’s takeover in 1979?

US embassy in Iran was a CIA station, Iranian students had every right to take it over

The 13th day of the Iranian calendar month of Aban, which falls on November 3, is known as the Student Day in Iran, marking the National Day of Fight against Global Arrogance.

Shah regime collapsed during Imam Khomeini's historic stay in Nofel Lashato

Imam Khomeini managed the Islamic movement successfully during his historic stay in Nofel Lashato. The Shah regime collapsed due to Imam's wise and insightful guidance and strategy.

Imam Khomeini frequently condemned the American-British coup

65 years have passed since coup d’état against Iran's first democratically-elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddeq. The coup was completed on August 19 in 1953.