Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeiny
Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeiny was the founding leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran and a key figure in the 1979 Iranian Revolution, which led to the overthrow of the Pahlavi monarchy. He served as the Supreme Leader of Iran from 1979 until his death in 1989, establishing a theocratic regime that combined Islamic law with political governance. Khomeiny's leadership was characterized by his staunch opposition to Western influence in Iran and his promotion of Islamic values, which shaped Iran's foreign and domestic policies for decades. His legacy continues to influence Iranian politics and the broader Islamic world.
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