Bahrain prevents prominent Shia cleric from traveling to Iraq to commemorate Arba’een

Bahraini authorities have prevented a prominent Shia Muslim cleric from traveling to Iraq to join masses of pilgrims from around the world marching to the holy city of Karbala to commemorate Arba’een, the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam.

The institute marks founding anniversary, its officials, workers pledge allegiance to Imam ...

A ceremony was held at Imam Khomeini's shrine where representatives from various departments of the institute presented reports about their achievements in recent months and past years.

Religious Democracy in Iran: Discursive Analysis of Imam Khomeini’s Political Thought

In the present article, the discourse formation of religious democracy is presented with a brief look at its concept. In accordance with the author, religious democracy is a conception of democracy that recognizes the collective power and people’s participation as the essence of democracy, and also justifies, analyzes, and explains that referring to religion and its principles.

Head of Supreme Council of Iraq Sheikh Hamoudi pledge allegiance to Imam Khomeini by visiting his ...

Iran marks anniversary of 1981 bombing at then-prime minister’s office

The Islamic Republic of Iran is marking the anniversary of the assassination of former President Mohammad Ali Rajaei and then-Prime Minister Mohammad Javad Bahonar, who lost their lives in a bombing in the capital, Tehran, 41 years ago.

'Iran’s review of US response to EU nuclear deal text underway, will conclude by weekend'

UN special rapporteur voices concern about deteriorating health condition of detained Saudi Shia ...

The United Nations special rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders has expressed concern about the deteriorating health condition of Saudi Shia cleric and human rights activist Sheikh Mohammed Hassan al-Habib, as the Riyadh regime presses ahead with its heavy-handed crackdown on members of the religious community and pro-democracy campaigners.

US military tankers smuggle crude oil from Syria’s Hasakah to bases in Iraq: Report

The US military has smuggled crude oil from Syria to bases in Iraq as Washington continues to loot energy resources in the war-ravaged country, says Syria’s official news agency SANA.