Mikhail Gorbachev, former Soviet Union president, dies aged 91

Mikhail Gorbachev, the Soviet Union’s former president, has died at a hospital in Moscow at age 91, following a draw-out struggle with various health problems.

Iran marks anniversary of 1981 bombing at then-prime minister’s office

The Islamic Republic of Iran is marking the anniversary of the assassination of former President Mohammad Ali Rajaei and then-Prime Minister Mohammad Javad Bahonar, who lost their lives in a bombing in the capital, Tehran, 41 years ago.

Imam Khomeini: This week we lost the late Mr. Bāhonar who was a committed scholar and teacher.

Sahifeh-ye-Imam, V 18, P 67

Iran politicians, scientists victims of west-backed terrorism

In the past four decades, Iran has been the biggest victim of terrorism in the world regarding the number of Iranian politicians and scientists who have fallen victim to the terrorism sponsored by the West and Zionists.

In the presence of God’s blessings, there would be no possibility for committing sins

Imam Khomeini emphasized that in the presence of God and God’s blessings there would be no possibility for committing sins.

'Iran’s review of US response to EU nuclear deal text underway, will conclude by weekend'

Imam Khomeini: This week we lost the late “Rajā’ī” whom everybody knows was so committed and ...

Sahifeh-ye-Imam, V 18, P 67

Israeli settlers storm al-Aqsa Mosque compound again in provocative move

Israeli settlers, escorted by military forces, have again stormed the al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the occupied Old City of al-Quds, a move seen as provocative by Palestinians.