Imam Khomeini´s unprecedented leadership led revolution to victory

There is no doubt that the triumph of the Islamic Revolution in Iran and the overthrow of the Shah Reza Pahvali in February 1979 and the subsequent creation of the Islamic Republic were to a large extent the result of the guide and personality of Imam Ruhollah al Khomeini.

Iran’s 38th Fajr Film Festival closes with award-giving ceremony

Iran’s 38th Fajr Film Festival, an annual motion picture awards event held to coincide with the anniversary of the victory of the country’s Islamic Revolution, has come to an end in Tehran.

Over four decades on: Islamic Revolution in pictures

Millions of Iranians took to the streets nationwide on Tuesday to mark the 41st anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, which ended the rule of the US-backed Pahlavi dynasty.

We have to strengthen ourselves to avoid war, Leader says

Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has called for a further strengthening of the country’s defense power to confront threats and avoid any possible outbreak of war.

Imam Khomeini's historic interview in Paris before return to homeland

The Islamic Republic of Iran stands tall despite 41-year US siege

Predicting the imminent downfall of the Islamic Republic has been a staple among American pundits since the victory of the Islamic Revolution in Iran 41 years ago. Amazingly, despite incessant attempts at regime change by the US and its cohorts, Iran has survived and, in some ways, managed to flourish. Yet very few in the West have acknowledged the Islamic Republic’s longevity and fewer still have studied the factors behind this country’s remarkable robustness.

President Rouhani says national unity prevented US from defeating Iran

President Hassan Rouhani says the Americans did all in their power to bring Iran to its knees, but they failed to achieve that goal thanks to the nation’s strong unity and vigilance.

Iranians will continue to follow Imam Khomeini's path

The president stressed that if the Iranians continue the path followed by Imam Khomeini, they will be able to pass the "most difficult conditions" which the country is going through. Rouhani made the remarks on Sunday during a ceremony at Imam Khomeni’s mausoleum in southern Tehran, where he and his cabinet members renewed their allegiance with the ideals of the late founder of the Islamic Republic and Iranian martyrs.