Ayatollah Khomeini's Four Basic Techniques

Here are the four basic techniques that Khomeini consolidated his domestic power after the overthrow of the Shaw:

1. The constant mobilization of the masses. The mobilization exploited the symbols and doctrines of Islamic fundamentalism, and the techniques of twentieth-century movements, from monster rallies, constant incitement of hatred to the revolution’s “satanic” enemies and once Saddam Hussein attacked and the bloody Iran-Iraq war began, constant reference to martyrdom.  
2. The regime devoted constant attention to the needs to the most impoverished sectors of society. Money, food, and housing were seized from the old elites and redistributed to the very poor. Even the poor was exempted from paying taxes and provided free transportation. This ensured the loyalty of the lower classes and kept the well-to-do constantly concerned about their own well-being.
3. Total, uncompromising war against anything having to do with the West. Khomeini banned music. Western books were removed from the schools and often burned. Strict segregation of the sexes was imposed throughout the educational system. Polygamy was reinstituted.
4. Use of the judicial system as an instrument of terror. In the first seven months of Khomeini’s rule, the revolutionary tribunals killed off more than six hundred people, including many who had welded great power under the old regime. 

Source: Iranian Time Bomb. The Mullah Zealots ' Quest for Destruction (2007) by Michael A. Ledeen.

The first three techniques are probably still used in Iran. Probably the fourth one too especially if you criticize the current leader or Islam or the Quran. The satanic enemies of Iran are of course America, Israel and our allies. Mainly America and Israel. That hasn’t changed even after the Iran-Iraq war is over.  Being nice to Iran’s leadership won’t change how they think or feel about America or Israel.  Western ideas are probably still banned in Iran.