The inaugural ceremonies were held at the hospital where Khomeini was recovering from a heart ailment.Banisadr was not an Islamic cleric; Khomeini had insisted that clerics should not run for positions in the government. Banisadr highlighted human rights violations and the lack of political freedoms, bringing international attention to issues often overlooked by global media. Despite being physically removed, Banisadr’s voice remained influential among dissidents and reformists.
Later reformist leaders and political movements drew on Banisadr’s vision of balancing Islamic governance with democratic principles. His experience highlighted the risks faced by leaders who challenge entrenched clerical power, serving as a cautionary tale for politicians advocating reform. Banisadr’s memoirs and analyses serve as primary sources for historians studying the Revolution and the early Islamic Republic, providing unique insider perspectives.
