Iranians celebrate National Teachers' Day, a commemoration of martyr Ayatollah Motahari

Ordibehesht 12 in the Iranian calendar corresponding with May 1 or 2 is the martyrdom anniversary of one of the most significant ideologists of the Islamic Revolution, Morteza Motahari.

Imam Khomeini library remains open until late night during Ramadan in Najaf

The library in the holy city of Najaf and the study center will remain open until post midnight for knowledge seekers, seminary students and researchers.

Imam Khomeini promoted Islamic-democratic values

Imam immediately held historic referendum immediately following the revolution which was approved by majority of the voters who voted in favor of the Islamic-democratic system.

The establishment of the Islamic Republic marked collapse of colonialism, imperialism

Imam Khomeini changed political realities in 20th century

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Imam highlighted significance of belief in divine savior

The founder of the Islamic Republic used to highlight significance of the 15th Sha'ban, the birthday anniversary of twelfth infallible Imam Known as savior-and described the event as the most significant Eid for all humankind.

Leader says Iran will not forgo regional presence, nuclear program

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Iran will not give up on its regional presence and peaceful nuclear program as two factors that contribute to the country’s national power.

Russia seizes Europe's largest nuclear power plant, blames Ukraine for fire

Ukrainian authorities say Russian forces seized the largest nuclear power plant in Europe Friday after a building at the complex was set ablaze during intense fighting.