Imam Khomeini encouraged democratic norms, boosted role of parliament

Popular vote and the elections was widely accepted and accepted as vital norm and was institutionalized in the structure of the Islamic system following the victory of the Islamic Revolution in 1979.

Imam Khomeini remains most influential figures in contemporary era

Imam Ruhollah Khomeini’s heart stopped beating and he passed away on June 3 1989. This year, devotees at his holy mausoleum and around the globe will mark 29th anniversary of his passing in early June

Saudi Arabia executed nearly 40 people: Here is who they were

A Shia academic, a disabled protester and a number of detained minors were among 37 people that Saudi Arabia executed in its recent mass execution on "terrorism" charges, a new report has revealed. Human rights groups state that at least 33 out of the 37 individuals executed on Tuesday were from Saudi Arabia's persecuted Shia minority, the Middle East Eye reported Thursday.

Iran displays latest achievements in defense sector

Iran has recently celebrated its National Army Day with large-scale military parades across the country, showcasing its latest achievements in the defense sector. Units of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army’s Ground Forces, Navy, Air Force and Khatam al-Anbiya Air Defense Base took part in the nationwide parades on Thursday.

Leader appoints new IRGC chief commander

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has appointed Hossein Salami, a senior commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), as the new chief commander of the military elite force, promoting him to the rank of major general.

Leader says some Arab rulers serving US, Zionists; waging war against Muslims

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has blasted leaders of “certain Islamic nations” for serving Israel and the United States in stark contrast to the teachings of Islam’s holy book, the Qur'an.

Iranians stage massive rallies in support of IRGC after US blacklisting

Iranians have held nationwide rallies to express support for the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) following US blacklisting of the popular force.

President Rouhani says World’s leading terrorist in no position to judge IRGC