Iran (IMNA) - On June 5, 1963, Iran witnessed a pivotal moment in its history, known as the "bloody uprising of Khordad 15th," which laid the groundwork for the Islamic Revolution. The uprising symbolized the nation's sacrifice for the sake of revolution and marked the beginning of the Islamic movement that would change Iran's destiny.
The uprising was sparked by the Shah's introduction of the "White Revolution" in January 1963, a six-point plan that religious leaders, including Imam Khomeini, believed favored the Shah and his monarchy, and was a pretext for American and Zionist interference in Iran. Despite discussions between Imam Khomeini and the Shah's representatives failing to produce any results, the Shah refused to clarify the full scope of the program.
Imam Khomeini and other religious leaders decided to boycott the referendum on the White Revolution, which was carried out despite their opposition. The Shah led an armored column to Qom and delivered a speech harshly criticizing the religious leaders. Two days later, security men and commandos arrested Imam Khomeini at his home in Qom.
The arrest sparked widespread protests in Qom and other cities, with people demanding an end to the oppressive imperial regime. The regime violently suppressed the people, resulting in numerous deaths and injuries. The uprising, known as the "15th of Khordad," marked the beginning of the Islamic movement that would ultimately lead to the triumph of the Islamic Revolution on February 11, 1979.
The significance of the June 5 uprising lies in its combination of popular and Islamic aspects with a single leadership. Prior to this, there were various uprisings and movements in Iran, but none of them possessed all three of these elements simultaneously. The uprising also led to an increase in the influence of clerics among the people and ultimately contributed to the overthrow of the 2500-year empire.
The Pahlavi regime made extensive efforts to discredit the popular and Islamic nature of the uprising, but the people's vigilance, determination, and the leadership of the Imam thwarted these conspiracies. The uprising is known as the origin of the Islamic Revolution and the source of extensive domestic and international developments.
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