Institute for Compilation and Publication of Imam Khomeini’s Works

The Institute for Compilation and Publication of Imam Khomeini’s Works is an Iranian organization dedicated to gathering, editing, and releasing the written and spoken legacy of Imam Ruhollah Khomeini. Its core activity involves the production of books, pamphlets, and digital collections that present the revolutionary leader’s thoughts on politics, theology, and social justice. By maintaining archives and overseeing translation efforts, the institute ensures that Khomeini’s teachings remain accessible to researchers, students, and the general public. The organization also oversees online platforms that disseminate his messages, including the official blog associated with Iran’s Supreme Leader. Through these activities it functions as a primary conduit for the ideological output of the Islamic Republic’s founding figure.

The institute’s headquarters is located in Iran, placing it within the country’s cultural and administrative infrastructure. While specific figures on staff size or annual output are not disclosed in the available sources, the organization is recognized as responsible for the compilation and publication of Imam Khomeini’s works. Its publications are distributed domestically and are also made available to international audiences interested in Iranian revolutionary thought. The institute’s role extends beyond mere printing; it curates content to reflect the evolving interpretation of Khomeini’s ideas in contemporary discourse. This curatorial function gives the organization a distinctive position among Iranian cultural and educational institutions.

A notable event highlighting the institute’s public profile occurred on January 22, 2016, when its managed blog was defaced by a Saudi hacker known as Crazy-3r3r. The attacker replaced the blog’s content with an image depicting a Saudi fighter jet carrying an Iranian leader with an eagle beak, a act timed amid heightened regional tensions following the execution of a prominent Shiite cleric. The incident was reported as part of a broader pattern of reciprocal cyber operations between groups linked to Iran and Saudi Arabia. The hacker had previously targeted websites belonging to the United Arab Emirates police, indicating a history of similar actions. Despite the defacement, the institute continued its work of compiling and publishing Imam Khomeini’s works, underscoring its resilience in the face of digital challenges.