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Najaf becomes a centre for revolutionary messages
📅 5 Oktober 1965Students and visitors carried statements, books and recorded sermons from Khomeini’s circle into Iran.
The Islamic government lecture series concludes
đź“… 8 Februari 1970The lectures were later published and circulated clandestinely, giving supporters a more systematic political programme.
The Rastakhiz boycott links religion and political freedom
📅 12 Maart 1975Khomeini argued that forced membership violated both Islamic duty and the nation’s right to oppose tyranny.
Mostafa Khomeini memorials revive open opposition
📅 23 Oktober 1977Mourning ceremonies across Iran allowed clerics, bazaaris, nationalists and religious activists to speak Khomeini’s name publicly and rebuild networks.
Mourning becomes a vehicle for political organization
đź“… 23 Oktober 1977The memorial cycle helped transform scattered discontent into a movement that could use religious gatherings to evade state restrictions.