Imam Khomeini promoted press freedom, wanted media to raise awareness

The founder of the Islamic Republic wanted the press and media to become a source of useful information and to play a role of a mobile schools.Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic once told a gathering of reporters and journalists that press, radio, TV and printed media must reflect information and current affairs and raise awareness.

Imam Khomeini used to receive journalists with open arms

At least 450 interviews were made with Imam Khomeini just in less than three months during his historic stay in Nofel Loshato(Neauphle-le-Château.

Constitutional movement aimed at shielding Iran from foreign manipulation

The Iranian Constitutional Revolution was the twentieth century’s first such political movement in the Middle East.

Imam Khomeini kept balance in handling his responsibilities while undertaking official duties

Imam Khomeini had observed and kept a balance in handling his responsibilities while undertaking struggle for the Islamic Revolution and after becoming the leader of the Islamic Republic.

Islamic Revolution was rooted in the Constitutional movement

In fact, the Islamic Revolution of 1979 was rooted in the Constitutional Revolution of Iran which began in 1905 and led to the establishment of Parliament in Iran.

Historical links between constitutional movement and Islamic revolution

Almost 40 years have passed since the day the 2500-year empire in Iran was changed into an Islamic republic following the Islamic Revolution in 1979.

Constitutional movement considered as one of main events in history of Iran

The Constitutional Revolution is considered as one of the main events in the history of Iran which paved the way for the Islamic Revolution. People who had been fed up with dictatorship, injustice and poverty hit the street to cry out their demands which were remained unfulfilled after the Constitutional Revolution.

Imam Khomeini with Family Members