Imam Khomeini from very beginning firmly believed in political activism by clerics.

Although during this scholarly phase of his life Imam Khomeini was not politically active, the nature of his studies, teachings, and writings revealed that he firmly believed from the beginning in political activism by clerics.

Imam Khomeini announced clear denunciation of an American-inspired package of measures

Imam Khomeini issued on January 22, 1963 a strongly worded declaration denouncing the Shah and his plans.

Imam Khomeini represented his religious-political ideas openly

Imam was the first Iranian cleric to try to refute the outspoken advocacy of secularism in the 1940s.

Imam Khomeini; flag barrier of fight against discrimination and injustice

Leader’s advisor to Trump: Using force against Iran simply not workable

A senior advisor to Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has delivered a clear message to Washington, warning that the Trump administration’s reliance on force would never compel Iran to alter its path.

Imam Khomeini's opposition to the capitulation bill

Imam Khomeini made denunciation of both the Shah and the United States

During November of 1964, Imam Khomeini made a denunciation of both the Shah and the United States, this time in response to the "capitulations" or diplomatic immunity granted to American military personnel in Iran by the Shah. In Nov. 1964 Imam Khomeini was re-arrested and sent into exile.

Turning points during struggle for Islamic Revolution under leadership of Imam Khomeini

The Islamic Revolution emerged victorious in 1979 following a long struggle under divine leadership of Imam Khomeini.