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

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

'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 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 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. 

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”.

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. 

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”.

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”.

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.

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”. 

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.

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]

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.

By Faramarz Kuhpayeh

Imam Khomeini brought about great transformation, Ayatollah Khamenei says

TEHRAN – Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, has reflected on the achievements of Imam Khomeini, saying that the late Leader brought about great transformation on national, Islamic, and global levels.

Ruhollah Khomeini: Imam of transformation

By Zahra Pakravan

TEHRAN – Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, as the founder of the Islamic Revolution and innovator of a school of thought, has crossed geographical boundaries and become an important discourse in the world.

By Sabir Abu Maryam Sec. Gen. of PLF

Al-Quds Day is the guarantor of Palestine's freedom

The last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan is observed worldwide as the day of the liberation of al-Quds Sharif.  People all over the world come out in favor of the oppressed Palestinian people on this day and assure their support by protesting against the Zionist illegitimate state of Israel and its occupation on the First Qibla, including Palestine.

Eight walking routes designed for Tehran visitors

TEHRAN – Tehran tourism directorate has designed eight walking routes for avid sightseers and visitors to the Iranian capital.

Iranians celebrate 44th anniversary of Islamic Revolution

TEHRAN - Millions of citizens in Iran took to the streets across the country on Saturday to celebrate the 44th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution that toppled the despotic Pahlavi regime.

MPs reaffirm commitment to fundamentals of Islamic Revolution

TEHRAN- Parliamentarians visited Imam Khomeini’s mausoleum on Sunday to reiterate their allegiance to the founding principles of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Ayatollah Khamenei pays homage to Imam Khomeini, martyrs

TEHRAN – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei paid a visit on Tuesday to the mausoleum of Imam Khomeini and the graves of other martyrs.