Imam Khomeini Freed From Prison
Imam Khomeini's enthusiastic speech in the Madrasa of Feyziyeh against Capitulation which drew an ire in Savak. Two days later, on June, 5, 1963, security forces broke into his house in Qom at 4:00 am and took him away. This event led to an uprising which is a turning point in the Iranian history. The Pahlavi regime brutally suppressed demonstrations.
Although Imam was kept under house arrest in Gheytariyeh, Shah came under such a criticism for jailing a prominent Shiite leader, that he was forced to free Imam Khomeini. Some Shiite leaders left Qom for Tehran and campaigned for his release.
On April, 7, 1964, a black Chevrolet which was escorted by some other cars stopped in front of the Fatemiyeh hospital near Imam's residence. Right after Imam stepped out of the car, colonel Molavi and some other officers left the place immediately. His surprise release caused joy among people. Ulama of Qom gathered around his house to congratulate him. Imam Khomeini talked to the audience until around 1:00 am before entering his house for rest. The following day, when the news of his release reached other cities, the crowd in the streets of Qom created a the scene was reportedly comparable to Ashura ceremonies.
Prime Minister Mansour's desire to have a better public acceptance which was not possible without support from clerics in Qom was probably his primary motivation to convince Shah for Imam Khomeini's release. (Updated: Oct, 1, 2009)
Civil Disorder In Fars, Troops Deployed
The Tehran radio announced that armed insurgents related to Ghashgha tribe simultaneously attacked several police stations in the Fars province at the same time. During the raids some people were killed and injured. The government announce deployment of troops to the region including the 4th gendarmerie regiment stationed in Tehran Soon, the leaders of this mutiny were arrested and sent to the military court. Their trials began in June. (Updated: Dec, 25, 2007)
English-Persian Glossary
- Fars Province : استان فارس(Persis)
- Imam Khomeini : امام خميني
- Capitulation : کاپيتولاسيون
- Gheytariyeh : قيطريه(Qeytarieh)
- Chevrolet : شورلت
- Fatemiyeh : فاطميه
- Ghashgha : قشقا
- Khomeini : خميني(Imam Khomeini)
- Feyziyeh : فيضيه(Feyzieh)
- Iranian : ايراني اهل ايران ، وابستهبه ايران
- Pahlavi : پهلوي(Pahlevi)
- Madrasa : مدرسه(Madresa,Madreseh)
- Tehran : تهران(Teheran, Tahran) طهران
- Ashura : آشورا(Ashoora)
- Shiite : شيعه(Shia, Shi'a)
- Molavi : مولوي
- Ulama : علما
- Civil : مدنى
- SAVAK : ساواک سازمان اطلاعات و امنيت کشور
- Shah : شاه پادشاه
- Imam : امام(Emam)
- Fars : فارس
- Qom : قم(Ghom)
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