Why it matters:
Thirty-six years after the passing of Imam Khomeini, his profound and revolutionary influence on today's world remains evident, such that it has changed the dominant equations stipulated for the world by the arrogant powers.
What he's saying:
Ayatollah Khamenei: "The significant decline in the U.S. global standing is a result of his [Imam Khomeini's] Revolution.
"The widespread rejection of Zionism, clearly visible across the world today, is influenced by his revolution."
"Many nations, especially their youth, now openly challenge Western values, which is an impact of his revolution."
"Across the West, including Europe, the U.S., and their allies, a movement toward awakening from Western values is emerging."
"Imam Khomeini's Revolution, along with the Iranian people, played a considerable role in shaping this shift. It was unimaginable that a nation, under the leadership of this religious scholar, could overthrow a heavily armed ruling regime, one that was backed by both Eastern and Western powers."
"No one expected this Revolution to expel Americans and Zionists, who had long held dominance in Iran."
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seyed mohammad kazemi
