Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini
Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini was a prominent Iranian religious leader and revolutionary figure who led the 1979 Islamic Revolution, which resulted in the overthrow of the Shah of Iran and the establishment of the Islamic Republic. He served as the Supreme Leader of Iran from 1979 until his death in 1989, shaping the country's political and religious landscape. Khomeini's teachings emphasized the role of Islamic governance and resistance against Western imperialism, and his legacy continues to influence Iranian politics and society.
Born on Sep 24, 1902 (122 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 3 | 1.00 | 0.13% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 48,271 | $1,700,000 | 2,159$ |
| United Kingdom | 2 | 2.00 | 0.05% | +10% | 67,886,011 | 40,180 | $2,700,000 | 1,598$ |
| India | 2 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 486,688 | $2,900,000 | 1,023$ |
| United States | 1 | 1.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 60,446 | $21,000,000 | 3,835$ |
| Australia | 1 | 1.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 14,731 | $1,380,000 | 797$ |
| Totals | 9 | 1,842,398,169 | 650,316 | $29,680,000 | 9,412$ |
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Recent Mentions
Australia:
Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini denounced Rushdie's novel as blasphemous.
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United States:
Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini issued the fatwa against Salman Rushdie in 1989 after the publication of 'The Satanic Verses.'
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United Kingdom:
A portrait of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, is on display in the museum.
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Canada:
Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini issued a fatwa against Salman Rushdie following the publication of 'The Satanic Verses'.
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India:
Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini issued a fatwa calling for Rushdie's death in 1989.
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Canada:
Rushdie spent years in hiding after Khomeini announced the fatwa in 1989 following publication of the novel 'The Satanic Verses.'
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Canada:
Rushdie spent years in hiding after the late Iranian leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini issued the fatwa in 1989 over the Rushdie novel, 'The Satanic Verses.'
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United Kingdom:
Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini issued a fatwa against Salman Rushdie following the publication of The Satanic Verses.
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India:
The anniversary of the return to Tehran of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in 1979 from exile is marked during Iran's celebrations.
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