Iranian nation's refusal to submit to bullying angers United States: Leader

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says US leaders want Iran to abandon its “new message for the world” when they say the Islamic Republic should behave like a normal nation.

Leader says assassination of General Soleimani was disgrace for US

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the US assassination of Iran's top military commander General Qassem Soleimani was a disgrace for the United States.

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.

Imam Khomeini had always been careful in observing people's right

Imam Khomeini lived simple, divine-oriented life

"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.

Leader says 'corrupt acts’ by US, allies cause of current situation in region

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei made the remarks in a meeting with visiting Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani in Tehran on Sunday.

Pure Islam from viewpoint of Imam Khomeini

At a ceremony held at Imam Khomeini's mausoleum south of Tehran on June 4, 2010, Ayatollah Khamenei told a very large gathering of worshippers that Imam Khomeini's thoughts were the guiding principle of the Islamic Revolution, adding that Imam followed several major policies including reliance on pure Islam, faith in God's promises, and confidence in people.