UN Security Council rejects US bid to snapback Iran sanctions

A new report says 13 countries of the 15-member United Nations Security Council (UNSC) have expressed their opposition to the US push to trigger the so-called snapback provision in the 2015 nuclear deal aimed at reinstating UN sanctions against Iran, leaving Washington one again isolated on the issue like never before.

‘Most beautiful letter to Imam Khomeini’ contest held in Lebanon

The Iranian Cultural Center in Lebanon plans to hold a letter writing competition named “The Most Beautiful Letter to Imam Khomeini (RA)”.

Pietism and the piousness of Imam Khomeini

The aim of this research concerning Imam's piousness and his piety is to examine the character sketch of that great leader.

FM Zarif warns of leaving NPT if nuclear case goes to UN

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said that if Britain, France, and Germany continue their unjustifiable conduct and move to send Iran’s nuclear case to the United Nations Security Council, Tehran would have the option of leaving the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

Oman's Sultan Qaboos bin Said dies, Muscat declares national mourning

Oman's Sultan Qaboos bin Said dies at the age of 79 after around half a century at the helm of the state amid a battle with resurgent colorectal cancer.

Revisiting Imam Khomeini’s Letter to Gorbachev

On January 3, 1988, a historic letter was delivered from Imam Khomeini to President Mikhail Gorbachev. This letter has since been entered into the annals of history as a piece of remarkably insightful and indeed prophetic writing from one head of state to another.

What is the responsibility of the institute regarding works and academic legacy of Imam Khomeini?

Civil rights in Imam Khomeini’s thought and manner

Civil rights for Imam Khomeini always have been a serious concern and its examples have been receiving special attention and emphasis in both his theoretical and practical manner. A quick exploration in Imam’s tracks especially in Sahifeh (a collection of Imam’s speeches, statements, decrees and letters) reveals his great concern and precision on civil rights and individual privacy.