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 |
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| Pakistan | 1 | 7.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 76,013 | $280,000 | 96$ |
| Totals | 1 | 220,892,331 | 76,013 | $280,000 | 96$ |
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Pakistan:
Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini steered the Iranian Revolution and emphasized the significance of Muharram and Safar in keeping Islam alive.
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United Kingdom:
Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini was the leading Shia opponent of the Iranian monarchy since the 1960s.
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Pakistan:
Khomeini’s return from 14 years of exile led to the newly formed Islamic Republic.
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Sri Lanka:
Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini led the Iranian Revolution in 1979, establishing an Islamic Republic.
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United Kingdom:
Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, a radical Shia cleric, returned from Paris after years in exile, to take power and turn Iran into an Islamic state.
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United States:
Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini took hold of the situation during the U.S. embassy hostage crisis.
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Nepal:
Khomeini led the Iranian Revolution that established the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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United States:
Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini issued the fatwa calling for Salman Rushdie's death.
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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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