Imam Khomeini encouraged democratic norms, boosted role of parliament

Popular vote and the elections was widely accepted and accepted as vital norm and was institutionalized in the structure of the Islamic system following the victory of the Islamic Revolution in 1979.

Imam Khomeini highlighted role of parliament and lawmakers

The parliament and lawmakers have great significance in dynamic thought of the Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic.

Leader says Iran to export as much oil as it needs; US cannot block sales

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the US administration’s hostile attempts to block Iran’s oil sales will lead nowhere, and that the country will export “as much crude as it needs and wishes” in defiance of American sanctions. Speaking at a meeting with a large group of Iranian workers on Wednesday, Leader played down Washington’s recent decision to end exemptions from sanctions for countries buying oil from Tehran.

Iranian President Rouhani says US relocating terrorists from Mideast to Central Asia

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the fight against terrorism is not over yet despite the collapse of the Daesh terror group in Iraq and Syria as the US is now relocating the Takfiri terrorists from the Middle East to Afghanistan, Central Asia and the Caucasus.

Iranians vow to pursue Imam Khomeini’s path, ideals

Iran cautions Europe against US attempts to form alliance against Tehran

In Bulgaria, a senior Iranian diplomat cautions Europe against stepped-up attempts by the US to set up a coalition against Tehran, amid Washington’s plans to host an Iran-focused confab in Poland.

Leader emphasizes scientific passive defense against enemies’

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has emphasized the increasing importance of passive defense in the face of the new threats posed by the Islamic Republic's enemies.

Leader says enemies waging economic, media war on Iran to disappoint nation

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says enemies of Iran have unleashed an all-out economic and media war against Iran with the aim of creating “despair” and “pessimism” among people. The Leader further said the media propaganda campaign against the country is “nothing new,” but it has recently gathered pace.