Imam Khomeini’s Letter to Gorbachev revisited

On January 3, 1988, a historic letter was delivered from Imam Khomeini to President Mikhail Gorbachev. This letter has since been entered into the annals of history as a piece of remarkably insightful and indeed prophetic writing from one head of state to another.

Leader offers condolences over passing of Iran's Yemen envoy

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has issued a message of condolence over the recent passing of Hassan Irloo, Iran’s ambassador to Sana’a, who died of COVID-19 complications amid Saudi obstruction.

China berates US over double standards on free speech after Assange verdict

Leader hails Iranian nurses for their sacrifices

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has hailed Iranian nurses for their sacrifices in the country’s fight against the coronavirus pandemic amid the most draconian sanctions.

Imam Khomeini spent over 14 years in exile

In early 1970 Imam Khomeini gave a lecture series in Najaf on Islamic Government which later was published as a book titled variously Islamic Government or Guardianship of the Islamic Jurists (velayat-e faqih). This was his most famous and influential work and laid out his ideas on governance (at that time):

Imam Khomeini in an interview with Le Monde defined the true meaning of Islamic Republic

Imam Khomeini in a historic interview with French media defined the meaning of Islamic Republic, saying it would based on rules and laws in accordace with Islam.

Seminar discusses Imam’s strategy against global arrogance

An international seminar was recently held to discuss Imam Khomeini’s decades-long struggle against the global arrogance.

Saddam and his backers faced humiliating defeat in imposed war against Iran

The United States and other outside powers supplied arms to the then Saddam regime.