Early political life of Imam Khomeini

Iranians marking 15th of Khordad uprising

People are marking the day, known as 15th of Khordad on the Iranian calendar, in different parts of the country. To the Iranians, the event marks a prelude to the victory of Iran’s Islamic Revolution in 1979.

15th of Khordad uprising seen as prelude to victory of Revolution

Many Iranians view the 15th of Khordad or June 5, 1963 uprising as a prelude to the victory of the Islamic Revolution of Iran under the wise leadership of Imam Khomeini.

Ayatollah Khamenei elaborates on 6 key points of Imam Khomeini's testament

Imam Khomeini left a perpetual guideline for his Ummah -- our nation -- with his words and deeds

Imam Khomeini never felt weak, nor showed weakness in the face of enemies: Leader

Ayatollah Khamenei made the remarks in a ceremony held at the Imam Khomeini Mausoleum in south Tehran on Monday to commemorate the 29th anniversary of the passing away of the founder of the Islamic Republic.

Mourning ceremony underway at Imam Khomeini’s Mausoleum

A special mourning ceremony is underway at Imam Khomeini’s Mausoleum in southern Tehran, with Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei delivering a speech.

Imam Khomeini's devotees mourn on 29th anniversary of Imam Khomeini’s passing

A special mourning ceremony is scheduled at Imam Khomeini’s Mausoleum in southern Tehran later Monday, with Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei due to deliver a speech. Millions of Iranians and international admirers are marking 29 years since the departure of the revered founder of the Islamic Republic Imam Khomeini.

Iran’s president mocks Pompeo’s tough-talk on Iran

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani on Monday mocked a speech by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in which he took a hard stance against the Islamic Republic.