Ruhollah Jomeini

Ruhollah Jomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, was a prominent religious and political leader who played a crucial role in the 1979 Iranian Revolution, which overthrew the Pahlavi monarchy. He established a theocratic regime in Iran, emphasizing the principles of Islamic governance and anti-imperialism, particularly against the United States and its ally, Israel. Jomeini's leadership marked a significant shift in Iran's foreign policy, leading to a long-standing enmity with Israel, which he characterized as a primary adversary of Islam. His policies and rhetoric solidified the narrative of resistance against perceived oppression, particularly concerning the Palestinian cause, and laid the groundwork for Iran's current geopolitical stance in the Middle East.