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.

A summit of servicemen and devotees of Imam Khomeini’s shrine

Some servicemen from Imam Khomeini’s holy mausoleum visit Jamaran complex

Imam Khomeini Denouced US Operation in Tabas

The founder of the Islamic Republic had strongly criticized the US for violating Iran’s sovereignty by carrying out a secret military operation in Tabas.

Iranians Mark Failed US Military Operations

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.

President insists on preserving Iranian, Islamic identity

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has felicitated the nation on Nowruz, outlining the need for national solidarity to safeguard the Iranian and Islamic identity.