and give up on our principles . “ I think they ’re looking for a strong constitutional conservative , ” Cruz added . " What we are seeing is conservatives uniting behind our campaign . ”
Three days later , Khomeini himself made a direct appeal to the White House . " It is advisable that you recommend to the army not to follow Bakhtiar , " wrote Khomeini in his " first first - person " message on 27 January . Khomeini , in effect , had three requests : smooth the way for his return , press the constitutional government to resign , and force the military to capitulateconflict.yield.surrender. The ayatollah also included a subtle warning that if the army cracked down , his followers would direct their violence against US citizens in Iran . Still , he made sure to end on a positive note , emphasising the urgent need for a peaceful resolution of the crisis .
Hide Caption 3 of 38 Photos : World War II in pictures German soldiers on the Esplanade du Trocadero view the Eiffel Tower . In June 1940 , German troops marched into Paris , forcing France to capitulateconflict.yield.surrenderand establish the pro - Axis Vichy French government . Hide Caption 4 of 38 Photos : World War II in pictures British Hawker Hurricanes fly in formation during the Battle of Britain in 1940 .