Ruhollah Khomeini
Ruhollah Khomeini was an influential Iranian religious leader and politician who led the 1979 Islamic Revolution, which resulted in the establishment of the Islamic Republic of Iran. As the first Supreme Leader, he played a pivotal role in shaping Iran's political and religious landscape, promoting a theocratic governance model based on Islamic principles.
Born on Sep 24, 1902 (122 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2 | 4.00 | 0.05% | +10% | 331,002,651 | 166,067 | $21,000,000 | 10,536$ |
| Ukraine | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 17,785 | $155,000 | 63$ |
| India | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 1,380,004,385 | 533,851 | $2,900,000 | 1,122$ |
| Germany | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 43,254 | $3,845,000 | 1,985$ |
| Romania | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 7,619 | $250,000 | 99$ |
| Totals | 6 | 1,857,762,431 | 768,576 | $28,150,000 | 13,805$ |
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Germany:
Ruhollah Khomeini is the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran and is buried in the Khomeini Mausoleum.
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Romania:
Ruhollah Khomeini accepted the end of the war with Iraq without victory.
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United States:
Following the 1979 Islamic Revolution that saw the creation of a theocratic government led by Grand Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini.
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Ukraine:
Ruhollah Khomeini came to power during the Islamic Revolution in Iran in 1979.
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United States:
Ruhollah Khomeini was the Iranian leader during the time Dr. Bergquist's family fled Iran.
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India:
The Islamic Revolution was headed by Grand Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, establishing Iran’s theocratic government.
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Iraq:
Wathiq Al-Battat noted that the conflict between the Ba'ath regime and Iran ended with Khomeini's departure.
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Iran:
Ruhollah Khomeini is referred to as a significant figure who inspired the Iranian revolution and the Islamic movement.
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Spain:
Ruhollah Khomeini issued the fatwa against Salman Rushdie for his novel 'The Satanic Verses'.
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Montenegro:
Ruhollah Khomeini was the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran and is depicted in the Tehran Museum.
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