Iranian political and religious leader. A Shiite Muslim who was bitterly opposed to the pro-Western regime of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, he was exiled to Turkey and Iraq in 1964, and from Iraq to France in 1978. He returned to Iran amid great popular acclaim in 1979 after the collapse of the Shah’s government, and became virtual head of state. Color 4.25 x 7 cardstock photo of Khomeini in traditional garb, signed in Arabic in the lower border in black ink. In fine condition, with small squares of mounting remnants to corners on reverse lightly showing through, and a small crease to lower right corner. R&R COA.
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