Imam requested prayers for his acceptance before God Almighty

Days before his passing, Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic, requested the nation to pray for his acceptence before God the Almighty.

God liberated Khorramshahr, Imam Khomeini stressed

Iran this year is marking the 39th anniversary of the liberation of the southwestern city of Khorramshahr from forces of the ex-Iraqi dictator’s regime in the course of the eight-year war imposed on the Islamic Republic in 1980s.

Headquarters tasked with handling foreign guests held a special meeting on the eve of 32nd ...

Iranian mourners commemorate martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali (PBUH)

Iranians have marked the martyrdom anniversary of Imam, Imam Ali, the truthful successor of the holy prophet, while observing social distancing due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Iranian mourners mark martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali (PBUH)

Every year, the mourners converge in mosques, places of worship and religious sites nationwide to mark the solemn occasion. During the ceremonies, poems are recited and sermons delivered in honor of one of the most revered figures of Shia Islam. This year, however, people have been avoiding gatherings indoors to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus.

Leader stresses massive turnout in forthcoming presidential election

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called for the massive participation of the Iranian people in the forthcoming presidential election, warning against efforts made to dissuade people from participating in high numbers in the polls.

Historic US failure in Iran’s Tabas Desert

Iran has marked the anniversary of a failed US military operation in the central Tabas Desert. It was launched on April 24, 1980. The operation was meant to release US embassy staff held in Tehran after the 1979 Islamic Revolution. But a sandstorm hit and brought down the group of US military aircraft

US, allies accomplices to Saddam’s chemical attacks on Iran

On April 10, 1988, Saddam Hussein's warplanes unleashed chemical attacks on the Iranian city of Marivan, Kurdistan. Many civilians were killed and injured. Thirty-three years later, some victims are still suffering from the physical and psychological consequences of those attacks.