Hope for Iran as it marks revolution day

On February 11, 37 years ago, the Iranian nation under the leadership of Imam Khomeini toppled a US-backed monarchy and established a new political system in Tehran based on Islamic democracy.

Imam Khomeini, the founding father of the revolution, considered the voice of the people as the main pillar of governance.

From the onset, the Islamic revolution created quite a stir not only in the Islamic world, but also in the West. However, it has survived for 37 years and is the most important regional player exerting great geopolitical influence through unique manifestation of its foreign policy.

Some Western powers resorted to all forms of destabilising tactics to undermine it, including assassinations of key political, religious and scientific figures, attempted coup-de-tats, and full support for Saddam Hussein in his invasion of the country while Iran was still in the post-revolution turmoil and sanctions. The Islamic Republic however, managed to grow from strength to strength.

Iran is the only country in the region which relies almost entirely on indigenous work force and expertise to manage and operate even the most complex of scientific and technical projects in the country.

Iran has pursued a policy of respect for the sovereignty of other nations, justice for the oppressed, resistance against hegemony and imperialism, and peaceful coexistence with its neighbours.

Now the removal of nuclear sanctions and relative diplomatic opening following the Vienna agreement between Iran and the P5+1 group of countries, has not only led to the expansion of Iran’s regional co-operation, but also provided a new opportunity for Iran’s interaction with other countries.

Iran has once again become a subject for political, economic and scientific co-operation in the world. This is an important step toward development of the country’s scientific diplomacy and prosperity of its abilities.