Iran presidential election: Voting hours receive third extension amid robust turnout

A senior Iranian official overseeing the voting process abroad has praised Iranian expatriates for staging a “lively” participation in the country’s snap presidential election.

Iran marks Persian Gulf Day

Iranian people held nationwide ceremonies on Sunday to celebrate the National Persian Gulf Day, to honor the historical and strategic significance of the strategic waterway, which lies to Iran’s south and takes its name from the country.

Iran calls on intl. community, Muslim countries to fully support Palestinian people on Quds Day

Iran has called on the international community, particularly Muslim countries, to fully support the oppressed Palestinian people on International Quds Day, urging them to confront the "cancerous tumor" of Israel in the region.

Iranians stage nationwide rallies to mark 45th anniversary of Islamic Revolution

Iranians across the country have held nationwide rallies to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the victory of the 1979 Islamic Revolution on Sunday.

45th anniversary of Islamic Revolution marked in world capitals

Commemorative ceremonies for the 45th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution have taken place in several countries.

Imam Khomeini adamantly opposed monarchy

Imam Khomeini believed that Iran should strive towards self-reliance. He viewed certain elements of Western culture as being inherently decadent and a corrupting influence upon the youth.

Iranians marking Ten-Day nationwide ceremonies, 45th anniversary of Islamic Revolution

Imam Khomeini spent more than 14 years in exile, mostly in the Iraqi holy city of Najaf. He also spent some time in Turkey and France before returning to Iran.

Islamic Revolution created anti-hegemonic discourse