On February 1st, 1979 Ayatollah Ruholla Khomeini returned to Iran after 15 years in exile. Though the Islamic Revolution began long before his return, the day Khomeini's plane landed in Tehran was a historic day for Iranians and the revolution.
This month two major news organizations mark the 30th anniversary of the revolution by airing related stories. They are worth checking out: Unwrapping Iran on National Public Radio and
Iran: After the Revolution on al-Jazeera English.
From the al-Jazeera series:
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
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