"Revolutionary Council" was formed shortly before Imam Khomeini's return to Iran

The "Revolutionary Council" was formed by Khomeini to manage the revolution on 12 January 1979, shortly before he returned to Iran. Its existence was kept a secret during the early, less secure time of the revolution.

Iran fires missiles at US bases in Iraq, casualties reported

The Pentagon confirmed that Iran has fired more than a dozen rockets at two Iraqi military bases hosting US troops. The rockets fired at the Ain al-Asad base in Anbar province and a base in Erbil early on Wednesday came amid escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran following the US killing of Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani in the Iraqi capital Baghdad last week. Iran had pledged severe retaliation.

Imam Khomeini's historic letter to Gorbachev

The historic letter has attracted attention of the world's pundits, analysts, spiritual men and religious scholars.

Imam Khomeini promoted unity between universities and seminaries

The unity of the universities and seminaries ‎was declared by the late founder of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Khomeini. He emphasized upon this unity many times and highlighted its significance through his historical speeches and statements.

Imam Khomeini sought media to play role of mobile schools, source of genuine information

Imam Khomeini sought media to play role of mobile schools, source of genuine information; Memoirs about Imam Khomeini

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?

Millions of Arba'een pilgrims from around the globe gather in Karbala

Millions of pilgrims, including a record number of Iranians, have gathered in Iraq’s holy city of Karbala to commemorate Arba’een, the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, the third Shia Imam.