Hostile powers sought to plunder Iranian resources by plotting 1953 coup

Nationalization of oil industry completed under Imam Khomeini’s leadership

Experts and analysts maintain that nationalization of Iran's oil industry was completed in a real sense with the triumph of Islamic Revolution under the wise leadership of Imam Khomeini.

Iran marks 69th anniversary of oil nationalization

Iran marks the 69th anniversary of the nationalization of its oil industry, which is viewed as a momentous breakthrough in the country’s independence from the West.

Imam Khomeini strongly censured US-led coup against democratically-elected Govt of Mosaddeq

Leader urges to remain alert against plots by enemy to harm Iran

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has thanked the Iranian nation for its "satisfactory shining in the great election test", saying the country has yet to remain alert against plots by the enemy to harm Iran.

Leader calls for massive election turnout to frustrate US

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the upcoming parliamentary elections in Iran are taking place at a critical time of US pressure and attempts to drive a wedge between the Iranian nation and government, calling for a large turnout in the polls to foil Washington's “evil intentions.”

Imam Khomeini's historic interview in Paris before return to homeland

Millions of Iraqis call for expulsion of US troop

Iraqis have rallied in Baghdad in massive numbers to call for an end to US military presence in the country following high-profile assassinations and airstrikes targeting anti-terror forces.