Palestinians to prosecute Britain over 1917 Balfour Declaration

Talks will begin once US, JCPOA signatories return to compliance

Imam Khomeini's 3 beliefs, which changed the destiny of Iran

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.

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.

Iranian nation stood against unilateralism and external pressure

In remarks published on Pakistani media on the occasion of the 42nd anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution, Iranian ambassador to Pakistan said on Tuesday that the Iranian nation stood against unilateralism and external pressure, as well as corruption and injustice.

Neighboring countries congratulate Iran on anniversary of Islamic Revolution

Iran’s neighbors have offered congratulatory messages on the 42nd anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution. Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev congratulated his Iranian counterpart, President Hassan Rouhani, on behalf of the Azerbaijani people.

Islamic Revolution turned Iran into democracy

American professor Richard Anderson Falk says the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran that toppled a US-backed regime turned the country into a democracy.