Imam Khomeini hailed the US "den of spies" takeover as a “second revolution”

November 3 corresponds with the 13th of Aban in the Iranian calendar, which is known as the Student Day to honor those who stormed the "den of spies" and captured its operatives. The late founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Khomeini, hailed the takeover as a “second revolution” after the Islamic Revolution in 1979 which toppled the Shah of Iran.

Iranians stage nationwide massive rallies to mark US embassy takeover

Iranians have held rallies across the country to mark the anniversary of the 1979 takeover of the US embassy in Tehran. Demonstrators in Tehran gathered on Sunday outside the former US diplomatic mission, also known as the “Den of Espionage,” chanting slogans against the United States.

Leader says US always defeated in face-off with Iran

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says a face-off has been going on between the US and Iran for the past 40 years, in which the United States has always been defeated.

Imam Khomeini's legacy of views about oppressed treasured across globe

Leader emphasizes scientific passive defense against enemies’

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has emphasized the increasing importance of passive defense in the face of the new threats posed by the Islamic Republic's enemies.

Imam Khomeini is a very Modern and Enlightened leader

Families of volunteer martyrs who defended the holy shrines meet Leader of the Islamic Revolution ...

Imam Khomeini-Eminent Leader