16 Azar (7 December) became official Student Day in Iran after the 1979 Revolution

16 Azar (7 December) has become the official Student Day in Iran after the 1979 Revolution. On that day, December 7, 1953 (16 Azar 1332 in the Iranian calendar) three students of the University of Tehran were murdered by Iranian police in the Pahlavi era. Every year there are local demonstrations at many universities organized by students.

UN top court hears Iran arguments in asset freeze case against US

The UN’s top court has heard Iran’s arguments against the United States in a new showdown between the two sides over the freezing by Washington of billions of dollars worth of Iranian assets, just days after the tribunal handed Tehran a victory in a separate case.

Imam Khomeini sought Non-Aligned Movement to play decisive role

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Senior cleric highlights need for defending Islam

Ayatollah Makarem-Shirazi has highlighted the need of responding to propaganda being launched by foes against Islam.

What was Imam's point of view about maintaining ties with the United States?

Imam Khomeini denounced US-led coup against Mosadeq

Imam Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic, frequently denounced the US and Britain backed coup in 1950s which weakened democratic powers and replaced monarchy in Iran.

German journalist hailed Imam Khomeini’s wisdom

German journalist Peter Scholl-Latour frequently praised various perspectives of dynamic personality and wisdom of Imam Khomeini and accompanied the great Imam on his return to Iran in 1978.

American Professor was Deeply Impressed by Imam Khomeini Wisdom