Human rights from Islamic perspective

Imam Khomeini marked the beginning of a whole new era for the nation

The Islamic Revolution of 1979 was one of the most important uprisings in modern political history, an event which still shapes the world. After enduring decades of economic exploitation under the British, followed by a CIA and MI6 coup in 1953 to overthrow Iranian PM Mossadegh and replace him with Western-backed monarch the Shah, Iran finally stood up to Britain and the United States. Iranians took to the streets by the millions, regained its sovereignty as well control over its natural resources and dealt a heavy blow to imperialism, setting the stage for resistance and anti-imperialist movements to this day.

A look back at life of late Ayatollah Rafsanjani on fourth passing anniversary

Here is a glimpse at major events in the life of the late Chairman of the Expediency Council Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani who passed away at the age of 82 due to heart condition in Tehran four years ago.

Late Ayatollah Rafsanjani played greater role in confronting arrogant powers during imposed war

Seyyed Hassan Khomeini says that late Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani had faced difficult times and confronted the global arrogant powers which backed the then Iraqi regime of Saddam during the imposed war against Iran.

Leader offers condolences on passing of Iranian cleric Ayatollah Yazdi

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has offered condolences on the passing of prominent Iranian cleric Ayatollah Mohammad Yazdi, a member of the Assembly of Experts and the Society of Seminary Teachers of Qom.

Iranian Cleric, ex-Judiciary Chief Ayatollah Mohammad Yazdi passes away

Renowned Iranian cleric and political figure Ayatollah Mohammad Yazdi who was the chairman of Iran's Assembly of Experts, died on Wednesday at the age of 89.

‘Most beautiful letter to Imam Khomeini’ contest held in Lebanon

The Iranian Cultural Center in Lebanon plans to hold a letter writing competition named “The Most Beautiful Letter to Imam Khomeini (RA)”.

Imam Khomeini didn’t make any personal gain from revolution and state: Hezbollah Official

In an interview with Al-Manar TV Channel, Sayyed Ibrahim Amin Al-Sayyed added that what Ayatollah Khomeini did provided the revolution with legitimacy, stressing that the Imam did not utilize from the revolution and the state in Iran for personal use.