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.
Born on Sep 24, 1902 (122 years old)
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Ruhollah Jomeiní was referenced in the context of ending the Iran-Iraq war for the survival of his regime.
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Ruhollah Jomeini founded the political system in Iran that has been in place since 1979.
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Ruhollah Jomeini's revolution in 1979 marked the beginning of Iranian rejection of Israel.
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