Iranians mark 1979 takeover of 'Den of Espionage

Forty-two years ago on November 4, Iranian students took over the American embassy in Tehran, also known in Iran as the “Den of Espionage”.

Shah fled Iran, Imam Khomeini returned to homeland triumphantly

Enemies could never dent Imam’s will and determination

Extracted from a collection of memoirs about Imam

Muhtashimpur speaks about accompanying Mostafa Khomeini during Arba’een walk

Extracted from a collection of memoirs about Imam Khomeini

Imam Khomeini boosted companions’ spirit up in exile during tough circumstances

Extracted from a collection of memoirs about Imam Khomeini

Iran remembers 1953 US-led coup against then Iran PM

Iran is remembering the anniversary of the 1953 coup against the government of then democratically-elected Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddeq.

American journalists wondered how too small Imam’s room was in Neauphel-le Chateau

Extracted from a collection of memoirs about Imam Khomeini

Imam Khomeini ’s role was also central in shaping the new political order that emerged from the ...