Imam Khomeini hailed the US "den of spies" takeover as a “second revolution”

November 3 corresponds with the 13th of Aban in the Iranian calendar, which is known as the Student Day to honor those who stormed the "den of spies" and captured its operatives. The late founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Khomeini, hailed the takeover as a “second revolution” after the Islamic Revolution in 1979 which toppled the Shah of Iran.

Iranians stage nationwide massive rallies to mark US embassy takeover

Iranians have held rallies across the country to mark the anniversary of the 1979 takeover of the US embassy in Tehran. Demonstrators in Tehran gathered on Sunday outside the former US diplomatic mission, also known as the “Den of Espionage,” chanting slogans against the United States.

Leader says US always defeated in face-off with Iran

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says a face-off has been going on between the US and Iran for the past 40 years, in which the United States has always been defeated.

Imam Khomeini’s exile to Bursa shook pillars of Shah monarchy

He was very careful about small details

The great founder of Islamic republic was once a prominent teacher in seminary

Imam’s punctuality and self-discipline were uniquely admirable

The great founder of Islamic republic had full control over his behavior even in tough and critical situations

Why photographers were no longer willing to take Imam Khomeini’s photos?

It has been recalled through a series of memoirs that no photographer was ready to make Imam Khomeini’s pictures during his stay in exile in holy city of Najaf.

Shah regime failed to limit Imam Khomeini's political activities

In 1978 and while Islamic movement of Iranian people led by Imam Khomeini had reached its culmination, the Shah’s regime, disappointed at compromising with Imam Khomeini, tried some political measures to limit his activities or deport him from Iraq.