Muslims from around the world converge on holy sites

Muslims from around the world have converged on holy sites in Saudi Arabia, prepared to begin the annual Hajj pilgrimage on Sunday, August 19. The rites, observed by millions, are seen as a means of sending across the message of Muslim unity to the entire world.

Iranian president extends congratulations to Muslim heads of state on Eid al-Adha

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has extended congratulations to the heads of Muslim countries on the occasion of Eid al-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice), which marks the culmination of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.

Imam Khomeini stressed need for strong family foundations

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic, raised statues of women and encouraged their participation in all social, cultural and political arenas following the victory of the Islamic revolution under his wise leadership in 1979. He observed rights of others in all thick and thin times and all circumstances and stressed the need to strengthen the foundations of family.

Deputy head of the Hamas Political Bureau meets Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed ...

Leader appoints new head of Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution appointed Morteza Bakhtiari as the new managing director of Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation and Seyyed Parviz Fattah as the new head and managing director of the Mostazafan Foundation.

Leader says Palestinian resistance heralds 'definite' victory

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has hailed the Palestinian people’s “stunning resistance”, saying it heralds a “definite” victory against Israel.

Iran releases footage of seized UK-flagged oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Iran has released footage of a British-flagged oil tanker which was impounded in the Strait of Hormuz after it ignored distress calls. The footage shows Iranian speedboats cruising near Stena Impero tanker as a military helicopter is flying over the vessel.

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