Ayatollah Sistani urges security forces, protesters to avoid violence

Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, the top Shia cleric of Iraq, has urged security forces and protesters to avoid violence, expressing sorrow over some sporadic unrest that has led to several casualties.

President Rouhani says US sanctions strengthen unity between Iranian nation, government:

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani says Washington’s “maximum pressure” campaign has failed to achieve its objectives and only strengthened unity between the government and people.

Imam Khomeini confronted aggression, defended nation’s dignity

Imam Khomeini’s unique leadership inspired Iranians to stand against aggression and war launched by the then Iraqi dictator Saddam and his US-led backers.

Imam Khomeini mobilized nation to confront imposed war

Iran under the wise leadership of Imam Khomeini mobilized the nation to defend the revolution against Western-backed Saddam’s aggression.

Pundits see Imam Khomeini an expert on religious arts, cinema

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic, used to attach great importance to arts, TV and cinema and issued special recommendation in this regard on several occasions.

US warship staying far away for fear of Iranian military strikes

A large aircraft carrier strike force that the United States sent to the Middle East in May on an accelerated schedule to “deter” Iran has been “steering clear” of the country since arrival, staying as far away as the Arabian Sea for fear of Iranian military strikes in case of a potential conflict.

Leader expresses concern about tensions in Kashmir

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has expressed concern about tensions in Kashmir, urging India to follow a fair policy with respect to people of the Muslim-majority region.

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