Khomeini Death Ends Era - On this day, 03 June 1989

On this day in 1989, Iranian Shiʿi cleric Ruhollah Khomeini died in Tehrān. Khomeini had led the revolution that overthrew Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi in 1979 and later served as Iran's ultimate political and religious authority. His death marked the end of an era in Iranian politics, as many Iranians mourned his passing while others hoped for a more moderate future under new leadership. The legacy of Khomeini continues to shape Iran's political landscape to this day, as his brand of revolutionary Islam remains a powerful force in the country.