Ruhollah Khomeini5 June 1963
Three days of major riots throughout Iran follow, with Khomeini supporters claiming 15,000 dead from police fire
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Three days of major riots throughout Iran follow, with Khomeini supporters claiming 15,000 dead from police fire
The PMOIs first military activities, a bombing of the Tehran electrical works and unsuccessful airplane hijacking, were conducted in August 1971 in protest against the Pahlavis extravagant 2,500 year celebration of Irans monarchy
During the Islamic month of Muharram, over two million people filled the streets of Tehrans Azadi Square (then Shahyad Square), to demand the removal of the Shah and return of Khomeini
During the Islamic month of Muharram, over two million people filled the streets of Tehrans Azadi Square (then Shahyad Square), to demand the removal of the Shah and return of Khomeini
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