Rights groups denounce Trump ban on Muslims

The ban has triggered response from American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and other advocacy groups against US President Donald Trump’s recent ban on Muslims.

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.

President stresses implementation of Imam’s directives

Iran's president has stressed the need to implement historic directives and guidelines by Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic

Shia, Sunni Muslims urged to remain united

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called on all Shia and Sunni Muslims to remain united and not allow big powers to sow discord among them.

Colonial powers plundered Iranian resources during Shah regime

Imam Khomeini once said in a historic interview that colonial powers imposed Shah regime for the sake of their own interests.

Imam Khomeini, a brave leader who confronted evil

An internationally-reputed scholar says that Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic, has been a brave leader who confronted the evil in contemporary history.

Iran stresses need for uprooting terrorism

Imam Khomeini used to denounce Islamophobia

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic used to denounce growing Islamophobia in some western countries.