Imam Khomeini encouraged democratic norms, boosted role of parliament

Popular vote and the elections was widely accepted and accepted as vital norm and was institutionalized in the structure of the Islamic system following the victory of the Islamic Revolution in 1979.

Imam Khomeini's message to the Iranian Nation on the threshold of the first presidential elections ...

Iranian nation will never retreat, Imam Khomeini asserted after US scandalous defeat in Tabas

On April 25, 1980, the United States launched a covert military operation, known as Operation Eagle Claw, in an attempt to airlift the US embassy staff held in the Iranian capital, Tehran. Imam Khomeini said, "By this foolish display he (Carter) presumes that the Iranian nation will retreat while the nation of Iran is ready to sacrifice everything for Islam, independence and freedom."

Iranians mark historic US failure in Tabas Desert

Iran has marked the 39th anniversary of a failed US military operation in the central Tabas Desert that was launched in an attempt to release former US embassy staff held in Tehran after the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

FM Zarif warns about long-term repercussions of US blacklisting of IRGC

Millions said yes to Imam Khomeini in historic referendum

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic, through his historic speeches and messages had urged the public to make sure the vast turnout during the historic referendum in 1979.

Why did Imam Khomeini say, "Let all your shouts and cries out on US"?

President Rouhani voices readiness to cooperate with new Judiciary chief

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has congratulated Hojjatoleslam Ebrahim Raeisi on his appointment as the new Judiciary chief, expressing his readiness for mutual cooperation.