The ‘forgotten’ US shootdown of Iranian airliner Flight 655­

Today marks twenty-nine years since the shootdown by the USS Vincennes of Iran Air flight 655, which killed all of the plane’s 290 civilian passengers. This shootdown of a civilian airliner by a US naval ship occurred on July 3, 1988, toward the end of the eight-year Iran-Iraq War.

Leader says Saudi must ensure safety of pilgrims and Hajj ceremony

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Saudi Arabia is responsible for the safety of this year's Hajj Islamic pilgrimage and must guarantee that all pilgrims will be treated with respect.

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How did Imam see Ayatollah Motahari as a great talent?

Extracted from a collection of memoirs

Imam addressed fears and agony of his family

Over 10 million people attended Imam Khomeini’s funeral

More than 10 million people from across the country and devotees from several other parts of the world attended Imam Khomeini’s funeral to form one of the largest ever funerals in the world.

Rouhullah Khomeini never stopped praying until last breath

The historic photos at hospital show that Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic had great devotion for praying and reciting Quran and supplication

Imam Khomeini was keen to know about welfare of each individual

Despite all responsibilities, Imam Khomeini knew welfare of each individual and person and well-aware of what was happening around.