Imam Khomeini

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  • Imam Khomeini and Arafat 2025-02-16 22:47

    By Faramarz Kouhpayeh

    The day Arafat visited Iran and opened the Palestine embassy

    TEHRAN – The first foreign guest who visited Iran to meet with Imam Khomeini in Tehran and congratulate him and the Iranian nation over the victory of the Islamic Revolution in 1979 was the former leader of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Yasser Arafat and his accompanying Palestinian delegation.

  • IRGC Generals 2025-02-08 22:08

    IRGC commanders reaffirm allegiance to Imam Khomeini’s ideals on Revolution anniversary

    TEHRAN – Senior commanders of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), led by Major General Hossein Salami, renewed their pledge to the ideals of the late founder of the Islamic Republic, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, during a ceremony at his mausoleum in Tehran on Saturday.

  • Bahman 22 2025/02/08

    By Faramarz Kouhpayeh 

    46 years later: reflecting on the Shah's final year and where Iran stands now

    TEHRAN – This year on February 11th, Iranians mark the 46th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution, a revolution that changed the course of modern Iranian history, fulfilled decades of popular desire for independence, and inaugurated a new age characterized by domestic confidence and self-reliant advancements.

  • Air force 2025/02/05

    By Faramarz Kouhpayeh 

    Air Force Day: the day the Shah’s commanders decided to stand by their nation

    TEHRAN – On February 8, 1979, a group of Air Force commanders from the Shah's regime went to Imam Khomeini's residence to pledge their allegiance to him, announcing that they were joining the widespread revolutionary movement.

  • pezeshkian 2025-02-01 22:41

    Pezeshkian, cabinet members reaffirm dedication to Imam Khomeini’s vision

    TEHRAN – On the eve of the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian and members of his cabinet visited the Mausoleum of Imam Khomeini and the graves of Revolution martyrs on Saturday morning.

  • 12 bahman 2025-01-29 22:04

    By Faramarz Kouhpayeh

    From exile to victory

    Imam Khomeini’s return to Iran after 14 years in exile and start of the ten-day Fajr

    TEHRAN – Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the founder of the Iran’s Islamic Revolution, returned to his country on Thursday, February 1, 1979, after 14 years in exile. His arrival was a pivotal moment in the revolution, marking the beginning of the Ten-Day Fajr (Dawn).

  • 'Shah raft' headline 2025-01-14 23:48

    By Faramarz Kouhpayeh

    "The Shah Is Gone"

    A look at the day the last Shah of Iran fled the country as protests gained momentum

    TEHRAN – "The Shah Is Gone" dominated Iranian newspaper headlines on January 16, 1979, when Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran, was forced to flee the country in January 1979, less than a month before the Pahlavi dynasty was toppled in the Islamic Revolution.

  • The Times 2024-12-29 23:18

    By Faramarz Kouhpayeh 

    Imam Khomeini's 'Man of the Year' in 1979: Time's choice signals new era of resistance 

    TEHRAN – Time magazine chose Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Revolution, as its Man of the Year for 1979. The magazine’s editors explained at the time that they sought to recognize the individual who "had done the most to change the news, for better or for worse."

  • Imam Khomeini 2024-10-04 22:04

    The day on which Imam Khomeini moved to France from Iraq

    On 4 November 1964, the founder of the Islamic Republic Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini better known as Imam Khomeini was secretly taken to Ankara and then to Bursa, Turkey. Almost a year later on 5 September 1965, he moved to the holy Iraqi city of Najaf and stayed there until Saddam Hussein pressured him to leave the country on 6 October 1978. He was exiled again by the pressure of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi to Neauphle-le-Château, Paris.

  • Police seize haul of historical artifacts from smugglers at Tehran airport 2024-09-10 18:16

    Police seize haul of historical artifacts from smugglers at Tehran airport

    TEHRAN - Iranian police forces have recently confiscated 1,956 historical relics from local and international smugglers at Imam Khomeini Airport in Tehran.

  • Imam Khomeini 2024/06/05

    By Xavier Villar 

    Imam Khomeini: the distinct legacy of a Muslim leader

    MADRID- On the 35th anniversary of the passing of Imam Khomeini, the architect of the Islamic Revolution, his figure remains crucial not only to understanding the current political landscape of the Islamic Republic but also to comprehending the general discourse in the Muslim world.

  • Mahmoud Farazandeh 2024-06-04 22:44

    'Palestinian cause' is a monumental legacy of Imam Khomeini: ambassador

    TEHRAN — The Iranian ambassador to Berlin has said the issue of Palestine and al-Quds stand as among the most significant legacies of the late Imam Khomeini, founder of the Islamic Revolution, IRNA reported on Tuesday.

  • Ayatollah Khamenei addresses the nation at the shrine of Imam Khomeini, founder of the Islamic Republic 2024-06-03 12:06

    Ayatollah Khamenei at the 35th anniversary of Imam Khomeini’s passing: 

    Al-Aqsa Storm aborted ‘US-Israel sinister plot in West Asia’

    TEHRAN - In a live televised speech on June 3, 2024, marking the 35th anniversary of Imam Khomeini’s demise, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Leader of the Islamic Revolution, elaborated on the importance and prominence of the Palestinian issue in the late Imam Khomeini’s views and approaches.

  • imam 2024-06-01 21:59

    By Soheila Zarfam

    Imam Khomeini and Palestine: an everlasting legacy

    The late leader’s legacy persists 35 years after his passing

    TEHRAN – Iranians are gearing up for the passing anniversary of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, who passed away on June 3, 1989.

  • Ali Bagheri Kani 2024-05-29 22:30

    Imam Khomeini’s foreign policy legacy centered on independence at its core: Acting FM

    TEHRAN - Iran's Acting Foreign Minister has emphasized the profound impact of Imam Khomeini’s thoughts on foreign policy, describing independence as the cornerstone of the late Founder's ideology. 

  • Quds 2024-04-04 14:34

    Ayatollah Khamenei's perspective on Quds Day: ‘Empowering Palestinian Cause’

    TEHRAN - The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has consistently highlighted the importance of unity among Muslims in supporting Palestine in his addresses on the International Quds Day.

  • Imam Khomeini 2024-04-04 14:34

    By Samaneh Aboutalebi

    Imam Khomeini's enduring legacy: International Quds Day unites millions in support of Palestine

    TEHRAN- The last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan marks International Quds Day, a day dedicated to showing solidarity with the Palestinian people and their struggle against Israeli occupation.

  • fjr 2024-02-11 22:14

    Deep dive into Tehran Times archive

    Iran marks 1st anniversary of sacred independence

    The Tehran Times, which began publishing in 1979, was founded during the early years of Iran’s quest for independence. The English-language daily newspaper has been regarded by Mohammad Beheshti, one of the most influential and renowned figures of the Islamic Republic, as the “voice of the Islamic Revolution”.

  • Millions of Iranians celebrate 45th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution across Iran 2024-02-11 22:09

    Revolutionary Spirit: 45 Years On

    Millions of Iranians celebrate 45th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution across Iran

    TEHRAN - Citizens from all walks of life found themselves on the streets of Iranian cities on Sunday, as they marched through different parts of the country to celebrate the 45th anniversary of an event that gave them the independence and national harmony they have today. 

  • FJR 2024-02-06 21:39

    Deep dive into Tehran Times archive

    Western media wages war against Islamic Revolution early on

    The Tehran Times, which began publishing in 1979, was founded during the early years of Iran’s quest for independence. The English-language daily newspaper has been regarded by Mohammad Beheshti, one of the most influential and renowned figures of the Islamic Republic, as the “voice of the Islamic Revolution”.

  • fajr 2024-02-05 21:36

    Deep dive into Tehran Times archive

    Islamic Revolution poised to spread to more regions

    The Tehran Times, which began publishing in 1979, was founded during the early years of Iran’s quest for independence. The English-language daily newspaper has been regarded by Mohammad Beheshti, one of the most influential and renowned figures of the Islamic Republic, as the “voice of the Islamic Revolution”.

  • Fajr decade 2024-02-04 21:46

    Deep dive into Tehran Times archive

    The Tehran Times, which began publishing in 1979, was founded during the early years of Iran’s quest for independence. The English-language daily newspaper has been regarded by Mohammad Beheshti, one of the most influential and renowned figures of the Islamic Republic, as the “voice of the Islamic Revolution.”

  • fajr 2024-02-03 22:03

    Deep dive into Tehran Times archive

    ‘Imam Khomeini calls for greater unity’

    TEHRAN- The Tehran Times, which began publishing in 1979, was founded during the early years of Iran’s quest for independence. The English-language daily newspaper has been regarded by Mohammad Beheshti, one of the most influential and renowned figures of the Islamic Republic, as the “voice of the Islamic Revolution”.

  • FAJR 2024-02-02 22:08

    Deep dive into Tehran Times archive

    TEHRAN- The Tehran Times, which began publishing in 1979, was founded during the early years of Iran’s quest for independence.

  • ldr 2024-01-31 21:39

    Leader pays tribute to founder of Islamic Republic ahead of revolution anniversary

    TEHRAN - Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, paid homage to the late founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Khomeini, on Wednesday ahead of the 45th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution of 1979.

  • Salami 2023-11-03 22:13

    IRGC chief likens Zionist regime to a dagger plunged into body of Islamic world

    TEHRAN- The IRGC chief commander on Thursday has likened the Zionist regime’s presence in the eastern Mediterranean to a “dagger plunged into the body of the Islamic world”. 

  • World Photography Day 2023-08-18 18:19

    By Samaneh Aboutalebi 

    World Photography Day:  10 iconic photos that captured the essence of modern Iran

    TEHRAN – On August 19, World Photography Day is being celebrated around the globe, commemorating the contribution of the medium to art, communication, and culture.

  • Ayatollah Hassan Sane'ei 2023-07-21 21:11

    Expediency Council member Ayatollah Hassan Sane’ei dies at 89

    TEHRAN - Ayatollah Hassan Sane’ei, a member of the Expediency Council, died on Friday at the age of 89.

  • Imam Khomeini 2023-06-07 21:40

    By Yuram Abdullah Weiler

    Imam Khomeini’s Legacy: A viable and resilient model of Islamic governance

    “Whatever one’s opinion of [Imam] Khomeini, it is difficult to deny that he was one of the most astute theo-political leaders in modern history.” —Amin Saikal, Professor of Political Science at the Australian National University [1]

  • Belgian researcher 2023-06-05 21:44

    By Somayeh Ebrahim Khalili

    Belgian expert: Imam Khomeini presented Islamic thought as modern alternative to Western liberalism

    TEHRAN – Bresht Yunkerz, a Belgian researcher and an interpreter for RT and Press Tv, says Imam Khomeini’s philosophy of “neither East nor West, but the Islamic Republic” made him one of the pioneers of the multipolar world order.