Imam Khomeini hailed Ayatollah Seyed Hassan Modarres' parliamentary role

Imam Khomeini used to praise Ayatollah Seyed Hassan Modarres role in parliament, who shielded the Islamic values and criticized the Shah regime while he was elected a lawmaker.

Imam Khomeini felt proud of being a Basiji (member of mobilization forces)

Imam Khomeini defined mobilization forces (Basij) as “the school of love and the academy of martyrdom.”

Mobilization forces shield Iran against hostile powers

Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic once said that the mobilization forces can confront all threats by hostile powers against Iran.

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Leader says Iran not seeking to start war with any country

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Iran is not seeking war with any country, but the Armed Forces should develop their capabilities to deter any potential aggressor.

President Rouhani says enemies want Iran to ignore atrocities

President Hassan Rouhani says the real problem with the enemies of Iran is that it refuses to remain ignorant vis-à-vis their atrocities in the region.

Leader says sensitivity of US to Middle East is due to the rise of Islam

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says a "resistance movement" based on Islam is building up across the world, which is unsettling world powers, especially the US.

President Rouhani calls on Muslim nations to unite against hostile policies of US and Israel

Addressing an annual international conference on Islamic unity in Tehran, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Saturday Muslims have no way but to remain united in order to achieve victory over the US and fight its blatant oppression.