Imam Khomeini marked the beginning of a whole new era for the nation

The Islamic Revolution of 1979 was one of the most important uprisings in modern political history, an event which still shapes the world. After enduring decades of economic exploitation under the British, followed by a CIA and MI6 coup in 1953 to overthrow Iranian PM Mossadegh and replace him with Western-backed monarch the Shah, Iran finally stood up to Britain and the United States. Iranians took to the streets by the millions, regained its sovereignty as well control over its natural resources and dealt a heavy blow to imperialism, setting the stage for resistance and anti-imperialist movements to this day.

Islamic Revolution set the stage for a new global anti-imperialist struggle

One of the most overlooked aspects of the Islamic Revolution in Iran, which worked to topple Western domination of the country, is its global impact, from a re-configuration of Middle-Eastern resistance to imperialism, to international partnerships in the fight against US hegemonic endeavors.

Imam Khomeini: Islam is an ideological-political religion with worship being systematized in its ...

The Narrative of Awakening

Imam Khomeini's Ideological, Intellectual and political Biography at a glance by Hamid Ansari

Ayatollah Khomeini was the real leader, says Professor Richard Falk

Over the past decades, despite being faced with threats, provocations, harsh sanctions, and even a variety of covert interventions, Iran has been more stable than ever- a fact even acknowledged by Professor Richard Falk as the former UN Special Rapporteur.

Imam Khomeinis ideological, intellectual and political Biography at a glance

Among many of works about Imam Khomeini and the Islamic revolution, “The Narrative of Awakening" has special the place of being the most published book on Imam's life, thought and the overview of the revolution.

Imam Khomeini viewed happiness in light of moral and spiritual values

Imam Khomeini, the leader of contemporary Muslim world viewed happiness in light of moral and spiritual values.

President Rouhani says Iran outdid Western countries in virus response

President Hassan Rouhani has hailed Iran’s response to the new coronavirus pandemic, highlighting the marked quality of Tehran’s performance compared to that of some major Western countries similarly affected by the fast-spreading disease.