People worldwide begin marking Intl. Quds Day designated by Imam Khomeini

Imam Khomeini designated the day as the Quds Day on August 7, 1979, in a bid to hinder the distortion of history by the Zionist regime and to show support for the oppressed nation of Palestine.

150,000 Palestinians throng al-Aqsa Mosque; Israel to close only Gaza crossing

Israeli authorities have announced plans to close the only crossing for Palestinian workers coming from the Gaza Strip over alleged rocket attacks from the besieged coastal enclave.

Iran imposes strict hygiene rules to ensure COVID safety at polling stations

The Iranian health ministry has ensured the public about the safety of polling stations against the coronavirus during the June 18 presidential and council elections. Deputy health minister Iraj Harirchi said on Thursday that strict hygiene regulations will be enforced at more than 10,000 polling stations across Iran that would accommodate the votes on a weekend holiday on Friday.

Over 100 Palestinians hurt in al-Quds

Scores of Palestinians have been injured in clashes at the Damascus Gate of the Old City of Jerusalem al-Quds as Palestinian activists confronted hundreds of far-right and extremist Israeli settlers chanting “Death to Arabs” in their rally in the center of the occupied city.

Human rights from Islamic perspective

Imam Khomeini paid special attention to Red Crescent Society

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic had paid a special attention to Iranian Red Crescent Society, which has carried out great humanitarian activities across Iran and elsewhere in the region in thick and thin times over the past decades.

Leader hails flood response, pledges full compensation

Iran armed forces, rescue teams step up flood relief efforts

Iran’s Army and the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) have stepped up ongoing relief efforts in several provinces hardest hit by flash floods, as people in most parts of the country continue to grapple with adverse weather conditions.