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The ‘forgotten’ US shootdown of Iranian airliner Flight 655­

Today marks twenty-nine years since the shootdown by the USS Vincennes of Iran Air flight 655, which killed all of the plane’s 290 civilian passengers. This shootdown of a civilian airliner by a US naval ship occurred on July 3, 1988, toward the end of the eight-year Iran-Iraq War.

Leader says Saudi must ensure safety of pilgrims and Hajj ceremony

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says Saudi Arabia is responsible for the safety of this year's Hajj Islamic pilgrimage and must guarantee that all pilgrims will be treated with respect.

Western-backed groups committed act of terrorism in Iran

The Hafte Tir bombing, which killed over seventy senior Iranian officials, including Chief Justice Dr. Mohammad Beheshti, then Iran's second-highest official. Two months later of the same year, former President Mohammad Ali Rajaei and then-Prime Minister Mohammad Javad Bahonar, also lost their lives in a bombing in the capital, Tehran, 36 years ago.

When did Imam Khomeini establish IRGC and what were its purposes?

Imam Khomeini's message on the occasion of the Persian New Year

The exalted God's will was determined to save this oppressed nation from the tyranny, oppression and crimes of the taghuti Government.

Watch: Leader's speech at Imam Khomeini’s 30th passing anniversary

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says opponents have made many desperate efforts made over the past decades to fade Imam’s goals, but the fact is that Imam’s attractions have been increased.

Thousands converge on Imam Khomeini shrine on 30th passing anniversary

Thousands of Iranians and devotees from across Iran and the world have converged on the holy mausoleum of Imam Khomeini to mark 30th passing anniversary of the late founder of the Islamic Republic.