He began as a supporter of Mohammad Mossadegh but was imprisoned during Mossadegh’s premiership.In the years following 1953, Homayoun finished his university studies, obtaining a doctorate in political science from the University of capital. He worked at the Iranian daily Ettelaat and later founded the highly successful daily newspaper Ayandegan. In the cabinet of Jamshid Amouzegar, he became the minister of information and tourism.