What event led to Khomeini becoming the first Supreme Leader of Iran?
1979 Iranian Revolution
1963 White Revolution
1980 Iran-Iraq War
1971 Tehran Conference
Answer
The 1979 Iranian Revolution saw the overthrow of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and the end of the Persian monarchy. Following the revolution, Khomeini became the country's first supreme leader, a position he held until his death.
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