The Iranian Revolution 40 years on
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This month, Iran is celebrating 40 years of the Iranian Revolution of the successful establishment of the Islamic Republic. The return of Ayatollah Ruholla Khomeini to Iran of February 1, 1979, marked a turning point in Iranian history. Millions of followers turned out in Tehran to greet Khomeini as he arrived form exile in France. Now on line is Chief Researcher at the Dialogue Institute for Civilisation Alexey Malashenko