Iran marking the 30th anniversary of downing of its passenger airliner by US Navy

Every year, Iranians throw stalks of flowers in the Persian Gulf to mark the anniversary and pay tribute to the victims of the terrible human tragedy, which retains the record for highest death toll of any aviation incident in the body of water.

Sirens sounded as rockets hit southern Israel

Media reports indicate that sirens have sounded after Gaza retaliatory rockets hit southern Israel. Palestinians have fired three rockets towards Israel after warplanes bombed parts of the besieged Gaza Strip early Monday in an escalation which prompted warnings of a new war.

Imam Khomeini’s initiatives and incentives will be remembered forever

Imam Khomeini's innovations like designating “Unity Week” and “Quds Day” are historical hallmarks that will last forever.

Imm Khomeini's movement resulted in unprecedented change in the 20th century

Imam Khomeini's divine movement affected Iran’s political standards and left a lasting impression on the world economy, politics, and culture.

Europe can no longer rely on US for protection: Merkel

Europe must take its fate in own hands: Merkel/ German Chancellor Angela Merkel says Europe can no longer rely on the United States for protection, urging European Union member states to take the bloc’s destiny in their own hands.

Iran says 'unholy' US-Saudi partnership to lead to further war

Iran says US partnership with Saudi Arabia will lead to further instability, war, extremism and an arms race in the Middle East.

US provoking certain states for confrontation with Iran: Leader

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the US is instigating Saudi Arabia and certain other regional countries to start a confrontation with Iran.

Iran’s leader says joint military attack by US, UK, French on Syria ‘a crime’