Why It Matters:
The Iranian president, Masoud Pezeshkian, and government ministers visited the Imam Khomeini mausoleum on the eve of the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution's victory.
The government member received by Seyyed Hassan Khomeini, the grandson of the late founder of the Islamic Republic, caretaker of the mausoleum, and leads an institute dedicated to his grandfather's legacy.
The Big Pictures:
The Iranian nation under the leadership of the late Imam Khomeini toppled the US-backed Pahlavi regime 46 years ago, on February 11, 1979.
The annual nationwide celebration kicked off all over Iran on Feb.1, marking the date of the homecoming of the late founder of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Khomeini. The Imam arrived back home from exile on February 1, 1979.
After 10 days, the Iranian Revolution became victorious.
Key Points:
- Pezeshkian and ministers have publicly renewed their allegiance to Imam Khamenei, emphasizing their commitment to the leadership and ideology of the Iranian establishment.
Go Deeper:
The presence of President Pezeshkian and Iranian government members at Imam Khomeini's mausoleum underscores the ongoing support for the late founder of the Islamic Revolution among officials and people.
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