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2025-06-02 20:59
By Xavier Villar
The political legacy of Imam Khomeini
MADRID – On the 36th anniversary of the passing of Imam Ruhollah Khomeini, the central figure of the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran, his thought continues to influence not only the political trajectory of the Islamic Republic but also broader debates about the relationship between Islam and politics in the Muslim world.
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2025-06-02 20:53
Khomeini’s line endures
TEHRAN – On the afternoon of March 22, 1963, when the agents of the Pahlavi regime stormed the mourning crowd of students at the Fayziyyah Seminary in Qom—who were commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq (AS)—and unleashed their full brutality, the atmosphere of terror was so suffocating that even the city’s hospitals dared not admit the wounded from the savage attack.
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2025-06-02 20:51
By Wesam Bahrani
Imam Khomeini and the occupied Palestine
TEHRAN – One of Imam Khomeini’s most enduring legacies is his pivotal role in placing Palestine firmly back on the world’s map.
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2025-06-02 20:45
By Sondoss Al Asaad
Resistance movements owe everlasting gratitude to Imam Khomeini
Imam Khomeini is credited with energizing Palestinian cause in hearts and minds of Islamic Ummah
BEIRUT — On the anniversary of the passing of Imam Khomeini (ra), Hezbollah Secretary-General Sheikh Naim Qassem affirmed that “revolutionary Iran—under the leadership of Imam Khomeini—stood steadfastly alongside the Resistance Front to liberate Palestine and Holy al-Quds.”
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2025-06-02 20:33
Leader’s commendation for “Ruhollah” unveiled
TEHRAN – On Sunday morning, the unveiling ceremony of the commendation for the book “Ruhollah” from the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, took place at the Institute for Research and Cultural Studies of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran.
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2025-06-02 20:23
By Sayed Mehdi Rizvi
Imam Khomeini: A legacy of spiritual leadership and revolution
MUMBAI - Imam Ruhollah Khomeini, who was born in 1900 in the town of Khomeyn, Iran, was a significant figure in the Islamic world, not only as a religious scholar but also a revolutionary leader.
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2025-05-20 22:09
By Ehsan Salehi
Raisi: The exemplary human of the Islamic Revolution
TEHRAN – On the anniversary of the martyrdom of Seyyed Ebrahim Raisi, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei highlighted his exceptional qualities, emphasizing that recounting these traits serves as a lesson for all.
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2025-03-28 13:37
By Hussein Moghniyah
Al-Quds Day: A hopeful reminder in a year of loss
As another holy month of Ramadan passes, its final week brings both solemn reflection and renewed determination. Throughout this sacred time, the resilience of resistance communities has been evident in countless ways. From long iftar tables set among the ruins left by the Zionist enemy in border villages to the tireless efforts of communities providing food, clothing, and support to those who have suffered great losses, the spirit of solidarity endures.
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2025-03-27 19:34
By Najah Mohammed Ali
The Earthquake of the Imam!
LONDON - In a press statement, Moshe Dayan, the War Minister of the Zionist entity, described the Islamic Revolution in Iran as a “great earthquake” that would have a negative impact Israel.
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2025-02-16 22:47
By Faramarz Kouhpayeh
The day Arafat visited Iran and opened the Palestine embassy
TEHRAN – The first foreign guest who visited Iran to meet with Imam Khomeini in Tehran and congratulate him and the Iranian nation over the victory of the Islamic Revolution in 1979 was the former leader of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) Yasser Arafat and his accompanying Palestinian delegation.
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2025-02-08 22:08
IRGC commanders reaffirm allegiance to Imam Khomeini’s ideals on Revolution anniversary
TEHRAN – Senior commanders of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC), led by Major General Hossein Salami, renewed their pledge to the ideals of the late founder of the Islamic Republic, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, during a ceremony at his mausoleum in Tehran on Saturday.
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2025/02/08
By Faramarz Kouhpayeh
46 years later: reflecting on the Shah's final year and where Iran stands now
TEHRAN – This year on February 11th, Iranians mark the 46th anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution, a revolution that changed the course of modern Iranian history, fulfilled decades of popular desire for independence, and inaugurated a new age characterized by domestic confidence and self-reliant advancements.
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2025/02/05
By Faramarz Kouhpayeh
Air Force Day: the day the Shah’s commanders decided to stand by their nation
TEHRAN – On February 8, 1979, a group of Air Force commanders from the Shah's regime went to Imam Khomeini's residence to pledge their allegiance to him, announcing that they were joining the widespread revolutionary movement.
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2025-02-01 22:41
Pezeshkian, cabinet members reaffirm dedication to Imam Khomeini’s vision
TEHRAN – On the eve of the anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian and members of his cabinet visited the Mausoleum of Imam Khomeini and the graves of Revolution martyrs on Saturday morning.
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2025-01-29 22:04
By Soheila Zarfam
From exile to victory
Imam Khomeini’s return to Iran after 14 years in exile and start of the ten-day Fajr
TEHRAN – Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the founder of the Iran’s Islamic Revolution, returned to his country on Thursday, February 1, 1979, after 14 years in exile. His arrival was a pivotal moment in the revolution, marking the beginning of the Ten-Day Fajr (Dawn).
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2025-01-14 23:48
By Faramarz Kouhpayeh
"The Shah Is Gone"
A look at the day the last Shah of Iran fled the country as protests gained momentum
TEHRAN – "The Shah Is Gone" dominated Iranian newspaper headlines on January 16, 1979, when Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran, was forced to flee the country in January 1979, less than a month before the Pahlavi dynasty was toppled in the Islamic Revolution.
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2024-12-29 23:18
By Faramarz Kouhpayeh
Imam Khomeini's 'Man of the Year' in 1979: Time's choice signals new era of resistance
TEHRAN – Time magazine chose Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Revolution, as its Man of the Year for 1979. The magazine’s editors explained at the time that they sought to recognize the individual who "had done the most to change the news, for better or for worse."
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2024-10-04 22:04
The day on which Imam Khomeini moved to France from Iraq
On 4 November 1964, the founder of the Islamic Republic Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini better known as Imam Khomeini was secretly taken to Ankara and then to Bursa, Turkey. Almost a year later on 5 September 1965, he moved to the holy Iraqi city of Najaf and stayed there until Saddam Hussein pressured him to leave the country on 6 October 1978. He was exiled again by the pressure of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi to Neauphle-le-Château, Paris.
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2024-09-10 18:16
Police seize haul of historical artifacts from smugglers at Tehran airport
TEHRAN - Iranian police forces have recently confiscated 1,956 historical relics from local and international smugglers at Imam Khomeini Airport in Tehran.
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2024/06/05
By Xavier Villar
Imam Khomeini: the distinct legacy of a Muslim leader
MADRID- On the 35th anniversary of the passing of Imam Khomeini, the architect of the Islamic Revolution, his figure remains crucial not only to understanding the current political landscape of the Islamic Republic but also to comprehending the general discourse in the Muslim world.
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2024-06-04 22:44
'Palestinian cause' is a monumental legacy of Imam Khomeini: ambassador
TEHRAN — The Iranian ambassador to Berlin has said the issue of Palestine and al-Quds stand as among the most significant legacies of the late Imam Khomeini, founder of the Islamic Revolution, IRNA reported on Tuesday.
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2024-06-03 12:06
Ayatollah Khamenei at the 35th anniversary of Imam Khomeini’s passing:
Al-Aqsa Storm aborted ‘US-Israel sinister plot in West Asia’
TEHRAN - In a live televised speech on June 3, 2024, marking the 35th anniversary of Imam Khomeini’s demise, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Leader of the Islamic Revolution, elaborated on the importance and prominence of the Palestinian issue in the late Imam Khomeini’s views and approaches.
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2024-06-01 21:59
By Soheila Zarfam
Imam Khomeini and Palestine: an everlasting legacy
The late leader’s legacy persists 35 years after his passing
TEHRAN – Iranians are gearing up for the passing anniversary of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, who passed away on June 3, 1989.
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2024-05-29 22:30
Imam Khomeini’s foreign policy legacy centered on independence at its core: Acting FM
TEHRAN - Iran's Acting Foreign Minister has emphasized the profound impact of Imam Khomeini’s thoughts on foreign policy, describing independence as the cornerstone of the late Founder's ideology.
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2024-04-04 14:34
Ayatollah Khamenei's perspective on Quds Day: ‘Empowering Palestinian Cause’
TEHRAN - The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has consistently highlighted the importance of unity among Muslims in supporting Palestine in his addresses on the International Quds Day.
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2024-04-04 14:34
By Samaneh Aboutalebi
Imam Khomeini's enduring legacy: International Quds Day unites millions in support of Palestine
TEHRAN- The last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan marks International Quds Day, a day dedicated to showing solidarity with the Palestinian people and their struggle against Israeli occupation.
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2024-02-11 22:14
Deep dive into Tehran Times archive
Iran marks 1st anniversary of sacred independence
The Tehran Times, which began publishing in 1979, was founded during the early years of Iran’s quest for independence. The English-language daily newspaper has been regarded by Mohammad Beheshti, one of the most influential and renowned figures of the Islamic Republic, as the “voice of the Islamic Revolution”.
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2024-02-11 22:09
Revolutionary Spirit: 45 Years On
Millions of Iranians celebrate 45th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution across Iran
TEHRAN - Citizens from all walks of life found themselves on the streets of Iranian cities on Sunday, as they marched through different parts of the country to celebrate the 45th anniversary of an event that gave them the independence and national harmony they have today.
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2024-02-06 21:39
Deep dive into Tehran Times archive
Western media wages war against Islamic Revolution early on
The Tehran Times, which began publishing in 1979, was founded during the early years of Iran’s quest for independence. The English-language daily newspaper has been regarded by Mohammad Beheshti, one of the most influential and renowned figures of the Islamic Republic, as the “voice of the Islamic Revolution”.
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2024-02-05 21:36
Deep dive into Tehran Times archive
Islamic Revolution poised to spread to more regions
The Tehran Times, which began publishing in 1979, was founded during the early years of Iran’s quest for independence. The English-language daily newspaper has been regarded by Mohammad Beheshti, one of the most influential and renowned figures of the Islamic Republic, as the “voice of the Islamic Revolution”.