Imam Khomeini hailed the US "den of spies" takeover as a “second revolution”

November 3 corresponds with the 13th of Aban in the Iranian calendar, which is known as the Student Day to honor those who stormed the "den of spies" and captured its operatives. The late founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Khomeini, hailed the takeover as a “second revolution” after the Islamic Revolution in 1979 which toppled the Shah of Iran.

Leader says Iran, Russia can cooperate to contain US

The Leader made the remarks in a Friday meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who traveled to Tehran to participate in a key trilateral summit on Syria, hosted by Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and also attended by Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Iranians urged to counter US 'economic war'

First Vice President Es'haq Jahangiri has called on all Iranians to close ranks and counter a "serious economic war" launched by the United States against the Islamic Republic.

Hope, optimism main characteristics of late Ayatollah Rafsanjani

Hope has been one of major characteristics of late Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani, who has been a right-hand of Imam Khomeini, the leader of contemporary Muslim world.

'Rafsanjani loyal adviser to Leader, Imam Khomeini'

Iran set to hold congress to commemorate ex-President Rafsanjani

Tehran is going to host a congress in commemoration of former Iranian president and chairman of the country’s Expediency Council Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani on his first death anniversary, Tasnim news agency reported.

Trump declares Jerusalem al-Quds as Israel's capital

US President Donald Trump has officially declared the disputed city of Jerusalem al-Quds as Israel's capital, despite warnings from around the world that the measure risks triggering a fresh wave of violence in the Middle East.

Iranian VP takes part in Arbaeen procession

Iranian First Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri arrived in the holy Iraqi city of Najaf to attend a massive annual march in commemoration of Arbaeen.