Iran marks the anniversary of Imam Khomeini’s message to Mikhail Gorbachev

Imam Khomeini tried to warn the Soviet president against following the destructive path of Western liberal capitalism. The pro-Western path chosen after the collapse of the USSR turned out to be catastrophic for Russia and many of neighboring ex-Soviet republics.

'Passionate participation': Iranians abroad flock to polls for snap election

A senior Iranian official overseeing the voting process abroad has praised Iranian expatriates for staging a “lively” participation in the country’s snap presidential election.

Coverage and reporting of Imam Khomeini’s passing in Foreign news agencies

Associated Press; Radio Moscow; Radio London; Stat-run US media; Radio Liberty; BBC television

Worldwide ceremonies held to mark 45th anniversary of Iran’s Islamic Revolution

Ceremonies have been held across the world to commemorate the 45th anniversary of the glorious victory of Iran’s Islamic Revolution.

World leaders congratulate Iran on Islamic Revolution anniversary

Several world leaders, senior officials and foreign ministries have congratulated the Iranian government and nation over the 45th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution.

45th anniversary of Islamic Revolution marked in world capitals

Commemorative ceremonies for the 45th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution have taken place in several countries.

Imam's letter to the Soviet Union leader contained much wisdom and sound advice

Imam Khomeini then suggested that, if Mikhail Gorbachev desired to become more familiar with Islamic concepts, the Soviet leader should command his scholars to study the philosophical works of al-Farabi, Avicenna, Sohravardi and Mullah Sadra to become familiar with the “nature of knowledge” which is different from the “nature of matter.”

The story of delivering Imam Khomeini’s letter to Gorbachev