Iran marking run-up to 42nd anniversary of the Islamic Revolution

Ten-Day Dawn celebrations have got off to an ebullient start in Iran, marking the run-up to the 42nd anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, which overthrew the the US-backed Pahlavi regime.

Imam Khomeini: Although the past century remained disastrous for our endeared nation, Islam and the ...

Imam Khomeini denounced world powers for violating rights of Iranian nation

Imam Khomeini in a historic interview conducted just months before the victory of the Islamic Revolution, strongly denounced the US and other powers for violating the rights of the Iranian nation.

French Muslim groups censure Macron-pushed 'charter of principles' of Islam

Three major Muslim organizations in France have censured the government-drafted “charter of principles” of Islam, insisting that the document will likely undermine "the honor of Muslims.”

Foreign Minister Zarif welcomes Qatar’s call for Persian Gulf states to begin talks with Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has welcomed his Qatari counterpart’s call for the Persian Gulf Arab countries to hold talks with Iran, saying Tehran has long demanded neighborly cooperation towards establishing a strong Middle East.

Advocacy group calls Israel apartheid regime for first time

An Israeli advocacy group says Israel is not a democracy but an “apartheid regime” that systematically oppresses the Palestinians via military occupation and racist laws.

Iran says closely watching 'mischievous' US moves in Persian Gulf

Tehran has said it is closely watching the movements of the United States in the Middle East, a day after the Pentagon ordered an American aircraft carrier to remain in the region.

Thousands of mourners in Baghdad join march in remembrance of Gen. Qassem Soleimani

Thousands of mourners joined the march on the highway leading to the Baghdad airport where a US drone strike assasinated Gen. Qassem Soleimani and senior Iraqi leader Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis.