Imam Khomeini hailed US embassy takeover by students as "second revolution"

Founder of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khomeini hailed the move by the students, describing the embassy takeover as the "second revolution." The former US diplomatic compound in Tehran has long been regarded as a clear indication of how deep America's intelligence operations run in other countries.

Iran unveils new murals on walls of former US embassy in Tehran

Iran has unveiled new murals on the walls of the former US embassy in Tehran -- dubbed the "Den of Spies" -- ahead of the 40th anniversary of the compound's takeover.

Reasons behind 'Den of Espionage'’s takeover in 1979?

Imam Khomeini confronted colonial powers and global arrogance

On November4, 1979, and in less than a year after the victory of the Islamic Revolution that toppled a US-backed monarchy, Iranian university students following the line of (the late) Imam (Khomeini)" seized the US embassy in Tehran, which had become a center of espionage and planning to overthrow the newly established Islamic system in Iran.

Imam Khomeini kept memory of holy prophet and his infallible sucessors alive

The founder of the Islamic Republic used to extend his heartfelt grief and condolences to the millions strong Muslim Ummahand all the lovers of the holy AhlulBayt (the people of the household of prophet) on these sad events.

Imam Khomeini voiced his strong opposition to ‘Bill of Capitulation’

Imam Khomeini denounced capitulation, impunity

Imam Khomeini strongly denounced the ratification of capitulation law by Shah regime which provided impunity to foreigners, especially the American counselors.

Imam Khomeini backed promoting sports and healthy types of entertainment

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic used to put emphasizes on promoting exercise, sports and healthy types of entertainment across schools, universities and all other institutions.