Ayatollah Khomeini
Ayatollah Khomeini was an Iranian revolutionary leader and cleric who became the Supreme Leader of Iran after the 1979 Islamic Revolution. He played a crucial role in overthrowing the Pahlavi monarchy and establishing the Islamic Republic of Iran. Khomeini is best known for his staunch opposition to Western influence in Iran and his promotion of Islamic governance based on Shia principles. His issuance of a fatwa against Salman Rushdie in 1989, following the publication of 'The Satanic Verses', led to widespread controversy and threats against Rushdie's life, symbolizing the ongoing tensions between Islamic fundamentalism and freedom of expression.
Born on Sep 24, 1902 (123 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| United Kingdom | 2 | 3.50 | 0.10% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 70,094 | $2,700,000 | 2,788$ |
| Italy | 1 | 2.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 60,461,826 | 56,087 | $2,000,000 | 1,855$ |
| Denmark | 1 | 9.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 5,792,202 | 5,543 | $350,000 | 335$ |
| Romania | 1 | 6.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 17,813 | $250,000 | 231$ |
| North Macedonia | 1 | 4.00 | 0.13% | +0% | 2,083,374 | 2,654 | $12,800 | 16$ |
| Spain | 1 | 3.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 44,025 | $1,400,000 | 1,318$ |
| Totals | 7 | 202,215,882 | 196,216 | $6,712,800 | 6,543$ |
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Spain:
Ayatollah Khomeini is mentioned as a figure who imposed strict religious customs in Iran.
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United Kingdom:
Ayatollah Khomeini issued a fatwa calling for Salman Rushdie's death in response to the publication of 'The Satanic Verses'.
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United Kingdom:
Ayatollah Khomeini's stern face peers down at the trickle of Iranians leaving the territory.
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North Macedonia:
Ayatollah Khomeini is mentioned as a key figure in the Iranian revolution and the establishment of the Islamic Republic.
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Italy:
Ayatollah Khomeini was the Supreme Leader of Iran and a key figure in the Iranian Revolution.
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Denmark:
Ayatollah Khomeini led the Islamic Revolution in Iran in 1979, overthrowing the Shah.
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Romania:
Ayatollah Khomeini was the spiritual leader of the fundamentalists who sought to overthrow the Shah's regime.
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Switzerland:
Ayatollah Khomeini was the leader whose successor was Ali Khamenei.
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Estonia:
Khomeini is mentioned as a negative political figure.
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Luxembourg:
Ayatollah Khomeini viewed the Iraqi attack as a 'gift from heaven' that united the Iranian people.
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