Imam Khomeini's works being displayed at International Quranic exhibitiion in Tehran

Iran commemorates National Day of Persian Gulf, Iran FM Honors the occasion

Every year, Iranians observe the Persian Gulf Day on the 10th of Ordibehesht, the second month on the Persian calendar, which usually falls on April 30.

Iran's First VP says US plan to cripple Iranian economy doomed to fail

Iran's First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri says a recent plan by the administration of US President Donald Trump to reduce Iran's oil exports to zero is doomed to fail, because Americans ignore the country’s immense economic potentialities.

Leader says terror groups seek to ‘contaminate’ Iran-Pakistan ties

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says terrorist groups backed by enemies of Iran and Pakistan seek to cause tension in the two countries' relations, adding that mutual relations must be bolstered in spite of the enemies’ will.

IRGC navy commander says Iran may close Hormuz Strait if not able to use it

The top commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC)'s Navy says the Strait of Hormuz is an international maritime passage, warning that Iran may close the strategic waterway if prevented from using it.

Imam exposed ant-Muslim plots by Rushdie and imperialistic western powers

It is now more than a quarter century since the Father of the Islamic Revolution, Imam Khomeini (may God bless his soul) issued the historic death sentence against apostate Salman Rushdie, days after the satanic novel he wrote to insult Islamic sanctities, led to the loss of Muslim lives in various parts of the Muslim world.

FM Zarif says Iran will punish terrorists, their masters

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has condemned a fatal terror attack that targeted Iran's strategic port city of Chabahar, vowing that the Islamic Republic will bring the perpetrators and "their masters" to justice.

Impact of US sanctions on Iran cushioned by high oil prices

The impacts of fresh US sanctions on Iran have been cushioned by high oil prices and Washington’s international isolation, with Tehran being better placed to weather the storm, a Reuters analysis says.