Khomeni (Ruhollah Khomeini)

Ruhollah Khomeini was an influential Iranian religious leader and politician who led the 1979 Islamic Revolution, overthrowing Iran's monarchy. As a Shia Muslim cleric, he emphasized the importance of Islamic principles in governance and established the Islamic Republic of Iran, combining religious authority with political power. Khomeini's leadership transformed Iran into a theocratic state, impacting regional and global politics. He remains a highly significant figure in contemporary Iranian history, admired by many for his role in shaping Iran’s ideological direction, while others view his rule as controversial due to strict policies and suppression of dissent.