Iran marks return anniversary of soldiers captive in Saddam’s prisons

The 26th of Mordad in the Iranian calendar, which falls on August 17, marks the return anniversary of Iranian soldiers who were held captive by the regime of Western-backed Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein during the 1980s war on Iran.

Independence and self-sufficiency from viewpoint of Imam Khomeini

Iranians delve into Imam Khomeini’s teachings to mark the 50th anniversary of 1963 popular uprising

Iranians have marked the 50th anniversary of the 1963 popular demonstration in the country known as the “15th of Khordad uprising”. The popular revolt against the Pahlavi regime was a response to the arrest of Imam Khomeini after a speech criticizing the Shah.

Historical background of 15th of Khordad uprising

The demonstrations of June 5, 1963, known as 15th of Khordad Uprising, were the public protest against the arrest of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in 1963.

President Raeisi urges greater cultural efforts to highlight 15 Khordad uprising

President Ebrahim Raeisi calls for greater cultural work to elucidate the root causes and motives behind a popular 1963 uprising against a US-installed brutal dictator that culminated in the victory of the Islamic Revolution in 1979.

Imam Khomeini’s fight against colonialism centered around Palestine: Academic

Imam Khomeini was a combination of a “rare and remarkable individual” who combined a “deep insight into human conditions” with “larger ideas about how to organize society”, says an analyst.

Leader says Imam Khomeini role model in rising up for justice, initiating revolution

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has described the founder of the Islamic Republic Imam Khomeini as a role model in rising up for justice and initiating a revolution.

Lebanese cleric says Imam Khomeini fostered 'spirit of brotherhood' to help oppressed nations