Ruhollah Khomeini, the charismatic leader of Iran's revolution, steps off a chartered Air France Boeing 747, marking the end of nearly 15 years in exile. The ayatollah's return to Tehran's Mehrabad Airport on a chilly winter morning is met with unbridled enthusiasm from millions of Iranians, who have been waiting for their spiritual leader to reclaim his rightful place. As Khomeini makes his way through the throngs of devotees, his piercing gaze and deliberate stride exude an air of authority, signaling the dawn of a new era in Iran. The ayatollah's triumphant homecoming sets the stage for the establishment of an Islamic republic, forever changing the course of Iranian history.