Rudollah Khomeini

Rudollah Khomeini was an Iranian religious leader and politician who led the Iranian Revolution in 1979, overthrowing the Pahlavi monarchy and establishing the Islamic Republic of Iran. Khomeini became the Supreme Leader of Iran, holding ultimate authority over the government and its policies. He is known for promoting a form of Islamic governance based on Shia principles and for his opposition to Western influence in Iran. Khomeini's leadership was characterized by his emphasis on Islamic law and the establishment of a theocratic state, significantly shaping Iran's political landscape and its relations with the rest of the world.