Ruhollah Khomeiny
Ruhollah Khomeini was an Iranian religious leader and politician who led the Iranian Revolution in 1979, overthrowing the Pahlavi monarchy. He became the Supreme Leader of Iran and established a theocratic regime, promoting a vision of governance rooted in Islamic principles and anti-imperialism, particularly against the United States and Israel.
Born on Sep 24, 1902 (122 years old)
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Ruhollah Khomeiny was the former Supreme Leader of Iran known for executing thousands of opposition members after the Iran-Iraq War.
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Ruhollah Khomeiny founded the Revolutionary Guards with the aim of defending the new regime after the Islamic Revolution.
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Ruhollah Khomeiny was the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran and is referenced in the context of his decisions during the Iran-Iraq War.
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Ruhollah Khomeiny is referenced as the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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Switzerland:
Ruhollah Khomeiny was the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran and a key figure in the 1979 revolution.
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Ruhollah Khomeiny was the predecessor of Ali Khamenei and the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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Ruhollah Khomeiny returned from exile to lead the Iranian Revolution and established an Islamic theocracy.
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