our problems come from America.… It is, therefore, up to the dear pupils, students and theological students, to expand with all their might the attacks against the United States and Israel so they may force the United States to return the deposed and criminal shah.” They were elated: they believed this was a message to them. In fact, it was a coincidence. Khomeini had never received word of their plans. The drama that followed would be compounded by many such ironies.
