Iran won’t initiate war, but will ‘decisively’ defend itself against aggression: UN envoy

The Iranian ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations has stressed that the Islamic Republic will not initiate any war but will deliver a “decisive” response to an act of aggression against the country.

Imam no longer accepted the idea of a limited monarchy

Logically, in the 1970s, as contrasted with the 1940s, he no longer accepted the idea of a limited monarchy under the Iranian Constitution of 1906-1907, an idea that was clearly evidenced by his book Kashf-e Asrar.

Iran receives worldwide congratulations on 47th anniversary of victory of Islamic Revolution

Congratulations have poured in from around the world on the 47th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution of Iran, with international leaders and senior officials sending messages of goodwill to the Leader, president, and people to mark the national occasion.

Imam Khomeini spent over 14 years in exile before historic return to home in 1979

Imam Khomeini spent over 14 years in exile, mostly in the holy city of Najaf in Iraq, before making a historic return to Iran in 1979.

Imam Khomeini’s lecture series in Najaf laid out his ideas on Islamic governance

In early 1970 Imam Khomeini gave a lecture series in Najaf on Islamic Government which later was published as a book titled variously Islamic Government or Guardianship of the Islamic Jurists (velayat-e faqih).

Imam successfully monitored and led Islamic Revolution from exile

Iranian MPs denounce US seizure of oil tankers in Caribbean as maritime piracy

A group of 150 Iranian members of parliament has sharply criticized the US for intercepting and pursuing oil tankers in the Caribbean, saying Washington’s actions amount to maritime piracy and constitute a threat to regional stability.

Iran urges fair process in selecting next UN chief, dismisses Rafael Grossi as unfit