📅 17 February 1979
The Palestinian leader became the first prominent foreign guest after the revolution's victory.
📅 17 February 1979
The visit symbolized a foreign policy shift from alliance with Israel under the Shah toward support for Palestinian liberation.
📅 17 February 1979
The transformation of the diplomatic building gave material expression to the revolution's anti-Zionist position.
📅 17 February 1979
The activist with experience in Lebanon joined the new government and helped connect Iranian and regional liberation movements.
