Ruhollah Chomeini

Ruhollah Chomeini was an Iranian religious leader and the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, serving as its Supreme Leader from 1979 until his death in 1989. Born in 1902, Chomeini was a prominent cleric who opposed the Shah's regime, leading to the Iranian Revolution that overthrew the monarchy. His vision of an Islamic government significantly shaped Iran's political landscape, intertwining religious authority with state power. Chomeini's legacy includes the establishment of theocratic rule, which continues to influence Iran's domestic and foreign policies to this day.