Ruhollah Khomeini1 February 1979
Khomeini returns to Iran after years of exile and is welcomed by huge crowds in Tehran
Iran · Revolution / Revolution of Iran. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Khomeini returns to Iran after years of exile and is welcomed by huge crowds in Tehran
Huge crowds welcome Khomeini in Tehran after his return from exile
Khomeini returns from exile and receives a triumphant welcome in Tehran
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