1978: Khomeini returns to
Iran triumphant
Ayatollah
Ruhollah Khomeini began rebuilding his support while in exile, after being
imprisoned and subsequently expelled from Iran in 1964. By 1978, anti-shah demonstrations were
taking place as disillusioned Iranians
joined the student movement in increasing numbers. The protesting led to the
eventual mutiny of the army the following year, ousting the shah and ushering
in the return of Khomeini. In this photo, the religious leader is pictured in
prayer.
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