Democracy, rule of law form essential parts of Imam Khomeini's political thought

Imam Khomeini, the Late founder of the Islamic Republic, has been a great supporter of democracy and the rule of law in society.

Iran marks anniversary of 1953 US-led coup

Six decades after the notorious coup, the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) for the first time published a document in August 2013 which confirmed Washington’s role in the coup d’état.

Imam Khomeini strongly denounced CIA orchestrated 1953 coup

Over six decades have passed since coup d’état against Iran's first democratically-elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddeq. The notorious US and British-orchestrated coup was completed on August 19 in 1953.

Imam Ali (PBUH) set great patterns of wisdom, justice

The 21st day from the holy month of Ramadan reminds us of the day when the entire humanity lost a great divine personality who were blessed with unprecedented knowledge and wisdom and creditted with setting great patterns of justice

Hassan Rouhani re-elected president in landslide victory

Incumbent President Hassan Rouhani has received a popular mandate for another four years in presidential office.

Imam Khomeini described participating in election as national and religious duty

Imam Khomeini through his historic messages described casting ballots not only a social and national duty, but also a religious obligation.

Imam Khomeini enshrined democratic values, promoted electoral system

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic promoted and enshrined democratic values and rule of law by establishing Islamic Republic system following the victory of the Islamic Revolution in Iran in 1979 under his leadership.

What are significant features of Islamic governance?