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Imam Khomeini marked the beginning of a whole new era for the nation

The Islamic Revolution of 1979 was one of the most important uprisings in modern political history, an event which still shapes the world. After enduring decades of economic exploitation under the British, followed by a CIA and MI6 coup in 1953 to overthrow Iranian PM Mossadegh and replace him with Western-backed monarch the Shah, Iran finally stood up to Britain and the United States. Iranians took to the streets by the millions, regained its sovereignty as well control over its natural resources and dealt a heavy blow to imperialism, setting the stage for resistance and anti-imperialist movements to this day.

FM Zarif to US: Iran will only respond to actions, not words

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran will take proper action whenever the United States lifts the sanctions to pave the way for its return to the 2015 nuclear deal, stressing that the Islamic Republic takes Washington’s actions, not words, as its yardstick.

House of Fatima (PBUH) manifested all the power of God, Imam Khomeini explained

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic introduced Hazrat Fatima Zahra (PBUH) as an exemplar for all generations throughout the history. Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic through his theological works stressed that Hadrat Fatima (peace be upon her ) was a woman who presented all the virtues of the prophets.

Attention to other than God covers man with veils of darkness, Imam Khomeini explained

Imam Khomeini through his theological works explained that attention to other than God covers man with veils of darkness..

Belief in Mahdaviat engenders hope

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic highlighted the significance of the belief in Mahdaviat. A person who believes in the issue of Mahdaviat on the basis of Shia ideology does not empty his heart of hope even in the most difficult circumstances.

Imam Hassan al-Askari (PBUH) 's divine knowledge and character left deep impacts on Muslim society

Today coincides with the 8th day of the lunar month of Rabi' Thani, which marks the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hasan al-Askari (Peace be upon him), the 11th Shia Imam.

Attention towards world raises dark veils, Imam Khomeini explained

According to Imam Khomeini, attention to other than God covers man with veils of darkness and light. If any worldly affair is a cause for man’s attention to be directed toward the world and to neglect God, the Exalted, it raises dark veils. All of the corporeal worlds are dark veils. If the world is a means of directing attention to the Truth and for arriving at the abode of the Hereafter, which is the “abode of honor,” then the dark veils are transformed into veils of light.