Huge sea of mourners descended in central Tehran to pay homage to Gen. Soleimani

Millions of Iranians have packed the streets of Tehran to pay homage to the Middle East's most prominent anti-terror commander General Qassem Soleimani who was assassinated on US President Donald Trump's order Friday.

Closing ceremony of Islamic unity summit being held in Tehran

A final closing ceremony for the international unity summit is being held in the Iranian capital, Tehran.

Iran denounces US sanctions on Turkey

Imam Khomeini attached significance to reading books, acquiring knowledge

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic, used to attach great significance to reading books and acquirement of knowledge and wisdom.

Media outlets must introduce personality of Imam Khomeini’s wife

A prominent cleric suggests that personality of late lady Khadija Thaqafi, the wife of Imam Khomeini, should be introduced by national media outlets in more effective way.

Al-Jaafari stresses cordial ties with Iran

Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari says cultural and religious commonalities between Iran and Iraq as well as their common policies on regional issues have strengthened mutual relations.

IRIB seeks to broadcast program from Imam Khomeini’s shrine

Head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) says the organization would prefer to give coverage programs from Imam Khomeini’s holy mausoleum.

Bahrain's Sheikh Isa Qassim wins Islamic Human Rights award

Prominent Bahraini Muslim cleric Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassem, who is a well known advocate of democracy and rights, has won Islamic Human Rights award.