1 The meniscus is a rubbery C-shaped disc that cushions your knee and acts as a shock-absorber. 2  It also helps spread weight evenly so your bones donât rub together. 3  Tears to the meniscus are often caused by sudden twisting or other things you might do while playing sports.
Ayatollah Khomeini died in 1989 just months after firing his heir apparent, leaving no designated replacement. With the help of Rafsanjani, Khamenei emerged as the default choice to become the new supreme leader.
Best Answer: The Iran Hostage Crisis happened because an Islamic fundamentalist government, led by Ayatollah Khomeini had come to power. Khomeini was bitterly anti-American. The US let the Shah, who had just been deposed after a long rule over Iran, into New York for medical treatment.