Leader says holy defense helped Iran discover its greatness

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the “the holy defense” of the Iranian nation during eight years of the Iraqi war under former dictator Saddam Hussein on Iran is a prominent moment in the history of the country.

Imam Hossein ('a) did not give in to oppression, never compromised over honor

The grandson of the late founder of the Islamic Republic says that Imam Hossein (‘a) sacrificed everything, but did not give in to oppression and never compromised over his honor.

Iran marks return anniversary of soldiers captive in Saddam’s prisons

The 26th of Mordad in the Iranian calendar, which falls on August 17, marks the return anniversary of Iranian soldiers who were held captive by the regime of Western-backed Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein during the 1980s war on Iran.

On the occasion of Dr. Chamran's martyrdom.

Imam Khomeini’s legacy a viable model of Islamic governance

It is safe to say that without Imam Khomeini, it would have been a different story today. The ideological tremors triggered by this charismatic leader of the Islamic Revolution during his lifetime went beyond the borders of Iran and the Persian Gulf region.

‘Khorramshahr liberation a sweet lesson of resistance, sacrifice’

The liberation of the southwestern city of Khorramshahr during Iraq’s war of aggression against Iran in the 1980s taught everyone the sweet lesson of resistance, sacrifice and martyrdom, says the representative of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei to Khuzestan Province.

Iranians will never forget Western countries’ role in Saddam's chemical attacks during war

Iran's envoy to the UN says the Islamic Republic, as the main victim of chemical weapons, denounces the use of such weapons altogether as it is a serious violation of international law and a crime against humanity.

How Islamic Revolution won hearts and minds in Indian Subcontinent

The triumphant homecoming of Imam Khomeini, the charismatic leader of the Islamic Revolution, this week 44 years ago, marked the beginning of religious and political awakening not only in Iran but across the world.