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2025-01-03 22:11
By Mohammad Mahdi Imanipour
Time to stand on the right side of history
TEHRAN – To begin my note, I would like to sincerely congratulate the leaders and followers of Prophet Jesus, son of Mary (peace be upon them), all over the world, on the arrival of the New Christian year, 2025.
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2025-01-01 22:46
By Xavier Villar
General Qassem Soleimani: master of soft power in Iran's strategic culture
MADRID – In the global competition for influence, soft power has become a key indicator of national strength. In contrast to direct confrontations involving hard power, an increasing number of countries are opting for less costly yet equally effective strategies, using resources that attract and persuade rather than impose.
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2024-08-20 21:59
Arbaeen a display of Islamic power: Gen. Baqeri
TEHRAN – Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri has highlighted the significance of the annual Arabeen pilgrimage which draws millions of Muslims to the Iraqi city of Karbala each year.
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2024-08-03 21:33
By Mohammad Mehdi Imanipour
Black Wednesday
TEHRAN - The unconventional invasion of the Islamic Center of Hamburg by the German security forces and announcing its closure by the government of Germany reveals the superficiality of the claim for human rights, freedom of expression, and citizenship rights in this European country.
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2024-04-26 23:36
Sepahan coach José Morais converts to Islam
TEHRAN – Sepahan Portuguese coach Jose Manuel Ferreira de Morais converted to Islam on Friday.
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2023-12-02 17:58
50 Iranian mosques given national heritage status
TEHRAN – So far, more than 50 mosques across Iran have been registered on the national list for cultural heritage, the deputy tourism minister said.
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2023/10/18
By Sara Atta
Hijab of Muslim woman; More than a headscarf
Women from the Leader's point of view - Part 41
TEHRAN – In Islam, women and men are required to dress modestly. Islam enjoins specifically on women to cover their head with a piece of clothing called veil or Hijab in the presence of men outside of the immediate family, also known as Mahram.
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2023/08/16
By Sara Atta
Islam regards women as dignified humans
Women from the Leader's point of view - Part 27
TEHRAN – Islam, as the women's rights reviving religion, addressed the issue of women's rights thirteen centuries ago and has taken great steps in the direction of her human rights.
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2023/08/13
By Sara Atta
Men and women as human beings ‘completely equal’ in Islam
Women from the Leader's point of view - Part 26
TEHRAN – The Holy Quran respects the nature and creation of the woman and does not consider the nature of men and women as dual.
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2023-07-25 21:04
Iran intelligence ministry exposes ulterior motives behind Quran burning
TEHRAN - A string of public desecration of the holy Quran in Sweden and Denmark has set off outrage across the world. The man that raised up hell for the first time and started this show of madness was an Iraqi immigrant living in Sweden named Salwan Momika.
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2023-07-25 20:54
By Soheila Zarfam
Ashura: How a movement changed course of history
TEHRAN - For a tourist visiting Iran during the first ten days of the month of Muharram, these days might feel like an immersive cultural experience.
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2023/07/23
By Sara Atta
Islam defends women's rights contrary to some allegations
Women from the Leader's point of view - Part 22
TEHRAN – Undoubtedly, one of the important indicators of human development is the presence of women in society and their rights.
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2023/05/14
By Sara Atta
Islam brought dignity, respect to women
Women from the Leader's point of view - Part 2
TEHRAN - Islam signifies respect and dignity for women in a very unique way by instructing society on their rights and duties in different social statuses and roles she enjoys in their life.
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2023-05-03 16:08
Zakat collection rises 34% year on year
TEHRAN - Benevolent people across Iran donated 22.76 trillion rials (about $45 million) in zakat (alms) in the past Iranian calendar year which ended on March 20, an increase of 34 percent year on year, IRIB reported on Wednesday.
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2023-02-06 22:09
By Zahra Mirzafarjouyan
Islam, world religions support human rights, dignity: Prof. Taliaferro
TEHRAN – American philosopher professor Charles Taliaferro says Islam and other world religions offer support for human rights and respect for human dignity.
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2023-01-04 22:23
By Sadegh Fereydounabadi
Ayatollah Khamenei lambasts Western ‘hypocrisy’ on women
TEHRAN - The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, met with a group of prominent Iranian women on Wednesday and addressed a variety of issues related to women.
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2022-10-19 16:45
Over $11m in zakat collected
TEHRAN - Benevolent people across Iran donated 3,380 trillion rials (about $11.2 million) in zakat during the first six months of the current Iranian calendar year which began on March 21.
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2022-09-04 20:30
Ancient mudbrick minaret restored as routine maintenance
TEHRAN–A team of cultural heritage experts has finished work to restore and strengthen the sole minaret of an ancient mosque that stands tall in the heart of Iran.
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2022-08-12 20:46
Salman Rushdie, writer of Satanic Verses, attacked in western New York
Salman Rushdie, famous for his blasphemous views about Islam, was attacked on Friday before a scheduled lecture in western New York on Friday.
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2022-04-02 19:17
Iran jointly nominates Iftar for UNESCO tag
TEHRAN –Iran has submitted a dossier on the Iftar meal to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization for a possible joint registration between the Islamic Republic, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Uzbekistan.