Khomeini spoke to a crowd of clerics. He said; “From the beginning, the royal regime was against reason … each nation must determine their own destiny”. Radio Moscow reported that Iranian students living in America were opposed to American interference in Iran’s internal affairs, and mounted demonstrations against the White House.A press conference attended by nearly 300 Iranian and foreign correspondents was held at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday 14 Bahman, at Allawi School No. 2. At the beginning, a summary of Khomeini’s views was read, then the journalists’ questions began. Khomeini’s response was as follows:They do nothing that invites the nation to Jihad. We can make a weapon if jihad’s time comes. The government will be introduced soon. Bakhtiar’s government was illegal. The government must be formed on the basis of God’s decree and the people’s vote. Members of the Revolutionary Council were appointed.
