Islamic Republic Day: Iran celebrates 45th anniversary of end to US-backed Pahlavi monarchy

The late founder of the Islamic Republic Imam Khomeini ordered authorities to hold a referendum allowing the nation to take its future into its own hands.

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.

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.

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Persian Gulf, important part of undeniable identity of Iran, region: Amir-Abdollahian

Iran’s foreign minister says the Persian Gulf is an “important part of the undeniable identity” of the country and the entire region.

Islamic Republic Day: Iran celebrates 44th anniversary of end to US-backed Pahlavi monarchy

In a landmark two-day referendum held on March 30-31, 1979, more than 98.2 percent of eligible Iranians voted “yes” for the establishment of an Islamic Republic in the country.

Iran president pays homage to late Imam Khomeini on the eve of Revolution anniversary

What has been the significance of historic referendum in revolution history?