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.”

The Ten-Day Dawn celebrations kicked off across Iran and elsewhere in world

The annual festivities started on Sunday morning, commemorating the moment the late founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Khomeini, disembarked from an Air France jumbo jet to a massive welcome back home, ending his exile in Paris.

Imam Khomeini’s historic return to homeland marked at his holy mausoleum

Leader visits Imam Khomeini’s mausoleum

As of every year, the ceremonies began with a visit by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei to Imam Khomeini’s mausoleum. The mausoleum, south of the capital Tehran, also hosts senior Iranian officials, as well as ordinary people, particularly on the first day of the celebrations.

Iran marking run-up to 42nd anniversary of the Islamic Revolution

Ten-Day Dawn celebrations have got off to an ebullient start in Iran, marking the run-up to the 42nd anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, which overthrew the the US-backed Pahlavi regime.

Month of Bahman reminds us victory of Islamic Revolution

Iran says closely watching 'mischievous' US moves in Persian Gulf

Tehran has said it is closely watching the movements of the United States in the Middle East, a day after the Pentagon ordered an American aircraft carrier to remain in the region.

Iran marks General Soleimani assassination anniversary

Iran has marked the first anniversary of the US assassination of Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani; the ceremony was attended by a small group of people from all walks of life and senior officials due to anti-Covid health protocols.