Millions of Iranians flocked to the streets to welcome Khomeini's arrival back in Iran. His return marked a significant turning point in the revolutionary process, as it gave the movement a clear leader and solidified the support of the Iranian public for the overthrow of the Shah's regime.
Khomeini's arrival in Tehran symbolized the triumph of the Iranian Revolution, which sought to replace the Shah's authoritarian rule with an Islamic government based on the principles of Shia Islam. The revolution had been building for several months, withidespread demonstrations and protests across the country. Khomeini's return provided the final push for the downfall of the Shah's regime, leading to the establishment of the Islamic Republic of Iran a few months later.