Key aide to Imam Khomeini passes away

Chairman of the Expediency Council Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, who was among the main aides to late founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Khomeini, has passed away at the age of 82 due to heart condition.

Imam Khomeini foiled foes’ plots

Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani, the head of Iran's Expediency Council says the late founder of the Islamic Republic foiled all enemies’ conspiracies and plots.

Appointment of Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani by Imam as chief of armed forces

Late Ahmad Khomeini conveyed Imam’s messages with accuracy

The head of Iran’s Expediency Council says Late Seyyed Ahmad Khomeini used to convey messages by Imam with great accuracy.

Fueling sectarian strife amounts to greatest sin

Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani, the head of Iran’s Expediency council says fueling sectarian strife is a great sin and mistake.

Hassan Khomeini, Rafsanjani meet Friday prayer leader

The grandson of Imam Khomeini and the head of Iran’s Expediency Council have met Ayatollah Kazim Nour Mofidi, the Friday prayer leader of Golestan province.

Ayatollah Rafsanjani holds meeting with Christian leaders on eve of new year

Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani has held a meeting with senior Christian leaders on the eve of the New Year.

Imam Khomeini’s Quranic legacy profound, insightful

Imam Khomeini’s Quranic legacy is very deep and profound as the great Imam made widespread use of Quranic views in various fields including mysticism, philosophy and jurisprudence.