Iran's Islamic revolution turns 30 - 31 Jan 09

Al Jazeera English 2012-05-14

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Ten days of festivities have begun in Iran to mark the return from exile 30 years ago of Ayatolla Ruhollah Khomeini to lead the Islamic Revolution in Iran.

When Khomeini came into power, he transformed the country's monarchy into an Islamic Republic.

Al Jazeera's Alireza Ronaghi looks back at Khomeini's consolidation of power starting from 1979.

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