Key aide to Imam Khomeini passes away

Chairman of the Expediency Council Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, who was among the main aides to late founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Khomeini, has passed away at the age of 82 due to heart condition.

Shia, Sunni Muslims urged to remain united

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has called on all Shia and Sunni Muslims to remain united and not allow big powers to sow discord among them.

Iraq must boost national unity

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Iraq must preserve territorial integrity and boost national unity

Colonial powers plundered Iranian resources during Shah regime

Imam Khomeini once said in a historic interview that colonial powers imposed Shah regime for the sake of their own interests.

Iran marks Sacred Defense Week

Iranian armed forces have held nationwide parades to mark the holy defense week.

Imam Khomeini dismisses Abolhassan Bani-Sadr as commander in chief of Iran's armed forces

Appointment of Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani by Imam as chief of armed forces

Iranians mark anniversary of Khorramshahr’s liberation

Iranian forces liberated the strategic southwestern port city of Khorramshahr in a landmark operation code-named Beit ol-Moqaddas 34 years ago.