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.
Ruhollah Khomeini, also spelled RÅ«á¸¥allÄh KhomeynÄ«, original name Ruhollah Mostafavi (born September 24, 1902 [see Researcherâs Note], Khomeyn, Iranâdied June 3, 1989, TehrÄn), Iranian ShÄ«Ê¿ite cleric who led the revolution that overthrew Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi in 1979 (see Iranian Revolution) and who was Iranâs ultimate political and religious ...