Imam Khomeini marked the beginning of a whole new era for the nation

The Islamic Revolution of 1979 was one of the most important uprisings in modern political history, an event which still shapes the world. After enduring decades of economic exploitation under the British, followed by a CIA and MI6 coup in 1953 to overthrow Iranian PM Mossadegh and replace him with Western-backed monarch the Shah, Iran finally stood up to Britain and the United States. Iranians took to the streets by the millions, regained its sovereignty as well control over its natural resources and dealt a heavy blow to imperialism, setting the stage for resistance and anti-imperialist movements to this day.

Iran complains to UN over Trump’s military threat, stresses right to self-defense

Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations has complained to the world body over US President Donald Trump’s threat to use force against the country, warning that the Islamic Republic will not hesitate to exercise its right to self-defense in the face of any American military adventurism.

Imam Khomeini's works being displayed at International Quranic exhibitiion in Tehran

Imam exposed ant-Muslim plots by Rushdie and imperialistic western powers

It is now more than a quarter century since the Father of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Khomeini (may God bless his soul) issued the historic death sentence against apostate Salman Rushdie, days after the satanic novel he wrote to insult Islamic sanctities, led to the loss of Muslim lives in various parts of the Muslim world.

Imam Khomeini hailed Ayatollah Seyed Hassan Modarres' parliamentary role

Imam Khomeini used to praise Ayatollah Seyed Hassan Modarres role in parliament, who shielded the Islamic values and criticized the Shah regime while he was elected a lawmaker.

Iranian parliament speaker, ministers of culture visit book stall displaying Imam Khomeini's books

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani and Iranian Culture and Islamic Guidance Minister Seyyed Abbas Salehi have visited a book stall displaying Imam Khomeini’s works at 31st International book fair in Tehran.

Imam Khomeini considers culture, education as pillars of society

The contemporary leader of the contemporary Muslim world considers culture as the basis and pillar for political and economic issues.

Imam Khomeini's life and views have healing powers

An intellectual says the conduct and life of Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic, has healing power for all free-minded people of the world.