Operation Mersad: How Iran foiled Saddam's final gambit 38 years ago

Today marks the 38th anniversary of Operation Mersad, the legendary and highly successful military counteroffensive through which the Islamic Republic of Iran dismantled the Mujahedin-e Khalq Organization (MKO) terror cult and permanently ended Saddam Hussein's delusional aspirations of military victory over Iran.

Millions in Iran, globe observe Ashura to mourn Imam Hussein's martyrdom

Millions of mourners clad in black observe Ashura, marking the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam, and the grandson of Prophet Mohammad (Peace be upon Him), whose sacrifice in the desert of Karbala has become the eternal symbol of resistance against oppression.

Culture of Ashura shields revolution, inspires societies to revive values

Faithful Muslims and believers have begun marking Tasu’a and Ashura, the eve of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (PBUH), by holding mourning rituals the world over.

Ceremony held to mark 37th passing anniversary of Imam Khomeini, devotees converge at holy shrine

Millions of pilgrims complete Arafat rites in pivotal moment of Hajj journey

Around two million Muslim pilgrims gathered earlier today on the plains of Mount Arafat, near the holy city of Mecca, marking the peak of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.

Mass mourning marks 40th day since martyrdom of Iran’s Leader in Tehran

Thousands of people took to the streets of Tehran on Thursday to mark the 40th day since the martyrdom of Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, turning the capital into a vast scene of mourning, emotion, and protest.

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