Iranians mark Teacher Day; Commemoration of Ayatollah Morteza Motahari

Ayatollah Morteza Motahari was one of the most prominent intellectual and cultural figures of modern time.

Imam Khomeini strengthened cultural and academic institutions

The founder of the Islamic Republic undertook serious efforts and took very concrete solid and steps to strengthen the educational system, cultural and academic institutions.

"Revolutionary Council" was formed shortly before Imam Khomeini's return to Iran

The "Revolutionary Council" was formed by Khomeini to manage the revolution on 12 January 1979, shortly before he returned to Iran. Its existence was kept a secret during the early, less secure time of the revolution.

Imam Khomeini’s migration to Neauphle-le Chateau, a turning point in Iran’s History

In 1978 and while Islamic movement of Iranian people led by Imam Khomeini had reached its culmination, the Shah’s regime, disappointed at compromising with Imam Khomeini, tried some political measures to limit his activities or deport him from Iraq.

Shah regime collapsed during Imam Khomeini's historic stay in Nofel Lashato

Imam Khomeini managed the Islamic movement successfully during his historic stay in Nofel Lashato. The Shah regime collapsed due to Imam's wise and insightful guidance and strategy.

Martyr Motahari promoted rationality, stood against superstitious and wrong beliefs

Martyr Ayatollah Morteza Motahari had been considered as right hand and one of the most literate scholars trusted by Imam Khomeini.

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.

FM Zarif warns about long-term repercussions of US blacklisting of IRGC