Quds Day, introduced by Imam Ruhollah Khomeini, expected to be marked in over 80 Islamic and ...

The day was designated by founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Imam Khomeini in 1979, in solidarity with Palestinians.

Intl. Quds Day unifies people, mobilizes masses in Muslim world: IHRC chairman

International Quds Day brings people together and mobilizes masses in the Muslim world to stand up in solidarity with the Palestinians, the Islamic Human Rights Commission (IHRC) chairman has said.

Imam followed footsteps of holy prophet.

Suleiman Obeid, a scholar from Australia

Leader urges regional states to prevent foreign intervention

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has said the interference of foreign actors in the region is a source of discord and damage, calling on the regional states to follow the example of Iran for power and rationality.

Iran hits out at US, UK over AUKUS deal on submarines fueled with weapon-grade uranium

Iran’s permanent ambassador to Vienna-based international organizations has lashed out at the US and UK for adopting nuclear double standards amid a decision to help Australia get its first nuclear-powered submarine under a deal known as AUKUS.

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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.

More countries ground 737 Max 8 planes, Boeing shares take another dive

Boeing's stock took another beating on Tuesday as a raft of countries grounded its 737 Max 8 aircraft, responding to a deadly crash in Ethiopia which has so far knocked $25 billion off the market value of the world's largest planemaker.