Imam Khomeini opposed an American-inspired package in 1963

In January 1963, the Shah announced a six-point program of reform called the White Revolution, an American-inspired package of measures designed to give his regime a liberal and progressive facade.

Muharram rituals organizers threatened by Bahraini authorities

In 680 AD, on Ashoura- the tenth day of the holy month of Muharram- Husain Ibn Ali, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad and the third Imam of Shia Muslims, was martyred in the desert of Karbala, located in contemporary Iraq.

Iranians mark Nature Day at home amid coronavirus pandemic

As the government has imposed a ban on outdoor get-togethers, people in Iran celebrated the national festival of Nature Day, called Sizdah Bedar, to help curb the spread of the coronavirus.

Leader designates the new Iranian calendar year of 1400 as the year of “Production

Iranians celebrating the 42nd anniversary of the Islamic Revolution

Iranians across the country are celebrating the 42nd anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, which toppled the US-backed Pahlavi regime in 1979.

Islamic Revolution fruition of Iranians’ endeavor for independence, dignity

An Iranian official says the Islamic Revolution of 1979 was the culmination of enduring efforts by the Iranian people to achieve independence and dignity.

Islamic Revolution, a great dawn coming after long night

Bahrain’s most prominent Shia cleric Ayatollah Sheikh Isa Qassim has described the Islamic Revolution as a “great dawn” that came after a long night that had distanced the Islamic community from divine guidance.

President says Imam Khomeini depended solely on the power of the people

President Hassan Rouhani said on Monday Imam Khomeini depended solely on the power of the people, knowing that “soft power” would eventually triumph over “hard power.”