Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, born on September 24, 1902, in Khomein, Iran, holds the distinction of being the first President of Iran following the Iranian Revolution. Khomeini’s Background and History: Khomeini’s father, Ayatollah Seyyed Mustafa Hindi, was a prominent cleric. He received his early religious education in his hometown before moving to the holy city of Qom to pursue...
Iran’s Presidential Genesis: The First to Lead
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