Shah fled Iran

A look back at life of late Ayatollah Rafsanjani on fourth passing anniversary

Here is a glimpse at major events in the life of the late Chairman of the Expediency Council Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani who passed away at the age of 82 due to heart condition in Tehran four years ago.

Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani, had been a close adviser and confidant of Imam Khomeini

Student Day: the day young Iranians revolted against US imperialism

Iran commemorates Student Day on December 7th, honoring the martyrdom of three students martyred during a 1953 protest at Tehran University against a visit by then-U.S. Vice President Richard Nixon.

Imam Khomeini hailed Modarres personality and devotion

The founder of the Islamic Republic used to praise Ayatollah Seyed Hassan Modarres personality due to his knowledge of the Islamic disciplines and command over the political affairs.

Leader: US, Israel will definitely receive ‘teeth-breaking response’

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has warned the United States and Israel that they will definitely receive a crushing response for their atrocities.

Naim Qassem elected as new chief of Lebanon’s Hezbollah resistance movement

Hezbollah’s Deputy Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem has been elected as the new chief of the Lebanese resistance movement after his predecessor Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, was martyred in an Israeli strike on southern Beirut last month.

Hezbollah confirms martyrdom of head of Executive Council Hashem Safieddine

The Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah has confirmed the martyrdom of the head of its Executive Council, Sayyed Hashem Safieddine.