Ruhollah Khomeini

Ruhollah Khomeini was an Iranian religious and political leader who led the Iranian Revolution in 1979, which replaced the monarchy with an Islamic Republic. He was a Shia cleric and scholar who opposed the Shah's authoritarian rule, advocating for Islamic principles in governance. After the revolution, he became Iran’s Supreme Leader, holding the highest authority in the country until his death in 1989. Khomeini’s leadership significantly shaped Iran’s political, social, and religious landscape, influencing Islamic movements worldwide and redefining Iran’s relationship with the West.