Millions of Arba'een pilgrims from around the globe gather in Karbala

Millions of pilgrims, including a record number of Iranians, have gathered in Iraq’s holy city of Karbala to commemorate Arba’een, the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, the third Shia Imam.

The man who changed the world used to shed tears before God

The man who changed the world used to shed tears before God: Memoirs about Imam Khomeini

Ayatollah Sistani urges security forces, protesters to avoid violence

Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, the top Shia cleric of Iraq, has urged security forces and protesters to avoid violence, expressing sorrow over some sporadic unrest that has led to several casualties.

Imam Khomeini raised Palestinian issue on international arena

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic through his historic messages and speeches denounced the Israeli occupation and crimes being committed by Tel Aviv regime against the Palestinian people.

Trump's anti-Palestinian policies ignite tensions acros Mideast

The occupied Palestinian territories have witnessed new tensions ever since US President Donald Trump announced his decision on December 6 last year to recognize Jerusalem al-Quds as Israel’s capital and relocate the US embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to the occupied city.

Imam Khomeini defined genuine political facet

Iran set to mark anniversary of 1981 bombing at then-prime minister’s office

Every year on August 23, Iran marks the Government Week to commemorate the memory of the late President Rajaei and Prime Minister Bahonar.

Iran's president urges national unity, denounces 'amateur' Trump administration

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has hailed national unity as key to withstanding hardships amid US-imposed sanctions on the country.