Iranians mark 1979 takeover of 'Den of Espionage

Forty-two years ago on November 4, Iranian students took over the American embassy in Tehran, also known in Iran as the “Den of Espionage”.

Imam Khomeini ended thousands of years of monarchy and dictatorship in Iran

Iranians mark 40st anniversary of US embassy takeover

This yea's anniversary of the US embassy takeover is being held in form of virtual and online ceremonies due to coronavirus pandemic. The gatherings are going to be held livelier as the Iranian public opinion has become more aware of the US’s unending animosity towards Iran.

Sacred Defense Week: Iran has developed a totally native defence capability

Four decades ago, on 22 September 1980, a day etched in the collective Iranian consciousness, Iraqi airstrikes took the country by surprise. Eight major Iranian airbases and four military installations were targeted. Iran was a sitting duck.

America cannot do a damn thing

On the occasion of US Den of Espionage’s takeover in 1979

Imam Khomeini hailed US embassy takeover by students as "second revolution"

Founder of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khomeini hailed the move by the students, describing the embassy takeover as the "second revolution." The former US diplomatic compound in Tehran has long been regarded as a clear indication of how deep America's intelligence operations run in other countries.

Imam Khomeini highlighted significance of refuting global arrogance

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic through his historic speeches and messages had highlighted the need of confronting global arrogance.

Reasons behind 'Den of Espionage'’s takeover in 1979?