Islamic Republic Day: Iran celebrates 47th anniversary of end to US-backed Pahlavi monarchy

In a landmark two-day referendum held on March 30-31, 1979, more than 98.2 percent of eligible Iranians voted “yes” for the establishment of an Islamic Republic in the country.

Imam Khomeini challenged US dominance, overthrew Western-backed monarchy

International Quds Day displays Imam Khomeini support for Palestinians

Millions of pro-Palestinian demonstrators, including Muslims and non-Muslims, take to the streets to denounce Israel’s atrocities against the people of Palestine.

President says Iran’s rejection of nuclear weapons based on religious beliefs, fatwa

How did the revolution succeed 47 years ago under Imam Khomeini leadership?

Iran won’t initiate war, but will ‘decisively’ defend itself against aggression: UN envoy

The Iranian ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations has stressed that the Islamic Republic will not initiate any war but will deliver a “decisive” response to an act of aggression against the country.

Revolution under Imam Khomeini leadership overthrew Western backed monarchy in Iran

Imam Khomeini has been a Muslim cleric and Marja, and the political leader of the 1979 Islamic Revolution of Iran which overthrew Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran.

Tehran summons German envoy over Berlin’s anti-Iranian stances, measures

The Foreign Ministry has summoned Germany’s ambassador to Tehran over the recent back-to-back adversarial stances and measures that have been adopted by German authorities versus the Islamic Republic.