Iran's 1979 Revolution
The latest news and views about the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran
Iran Starts 10-Day Celebration of 1979 Revolution Anniversary
Iran has started celebrating the Ten-Day Fajr (Dawn) ceremonies, marking the 41st anniversary of the 1979 Revolution that toppled the Pahlavi monarchy and founded the Islamic Republic in the country.
Leader Pays Tribute to Imam Khomeini ahead of Revolution Anniversary
Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei visited the mausoleum of Imam Khomeini on Saturday morning to commemorate the late founder of Islamic Republic as well as martyrs of the 1979 Revolution.
Pro-Establishment Rallies Held in Iran to Mark ‘Dey 9 Epic’
Many Iranian people across the country attended gatherings on Monday to mark the “epic of Dey 9”, a day in which millions of demonstrators held nation-wide rallies to pledge allegiance to the Islamic establishment in 2009.
Massive Anti-US Rallies Held in Iran on Anniv. of Embassy Takeover
Thousands in Iran have started rallies in different parts of the country to mark the “National Day of Fight against Global Arrogance”, chanting slogans against the US and other hegemonic powers on the anniversary of storming the ‘Den of Espionage’.
Iran Unveils New Murals on Walls of Former US Embassy
Iran has unveiled new anti-US murals and artworks on the walls of the former US embassy in Tehran on the eve of the anniversary of the takeover of the “Den of Espionage”.
Iran Marks 30th Demise Anniversary of Imam Khomeini
Millions of Iranians paid tribute to the architect of the Islamic Revolution Imam Khomeini on Tuesday on the 30th anniversary of his passing.
US Must Open Its Eyes to Iran’s Realities: Qassemi
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has, on the anniversary of the US’ severance of its political and business ties with Iran, called on Washington to open its eyes to the realities of the Islamic Republic after 39 years.
‘Iranians Should Feel They’re at Economic, Psychological War’
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Iranian people and political factions should feel they are in a war situation so that the country could foil the economic and psychological invasion waged by adversaries.
No; Islamic Republic Not Months Away from Collapse
Iran celebrated the 40th anniversary of its revolution on Monday, with people marching to honour an unexpected victory that birthed the Islamic Republic.
Iran Leader Releases ‘Strategic’ Statement on 40th Revolution Anniv.
Leader of Iran's Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has issued a “strategic and important” statement on the 40th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution of Iran, which toppled the US-backed monarchy in 1979.
Iran Urges Bolton to Put Aside ‘Delusions’, Study Iranian Culture
The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman has dismissed the latest “delusive” anti-Iran remarks by US National Security Advisor John Bolton, saying he is seeking to justify his previous wrong analyses, instead of understanding the culture of the great nation of Iran.
Zarif Reminds Trump of 40 Years of US Failure to Destabilize Iran
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohamad Javad Zarif has reacted to US President Donald Trump’s tweet slamming Iran’s government on the 40th anniversary of the 1979 revolution, urging Trump to rethink the failed US policy towards Iran.
People’s Turnout in Rallies Shows Failure of Enemies’ Plot: Rouhani
Iran’s president has hailed the massive participation of people in the Monday rallies marking the 40th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution saying the turnout proves that the enemies have failed in their plots against the Iranian nation.
Millions of Iranians Attend Rallies Marking 40th Revolution Anniversary
Iranian people from all walks of life poured into streets on Monday to attend nationwide rallies to mark the 40th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution’s victory, known as Bahman 22nd in Iran.
Foreign Minister of Deposed Shah Praises Islamic Republic’s Achievements
Ardeshir Zahedi, a former foreign minister under the rule of deposed Shah of Iran and his last ambassador to Washington, has praised the performance of the Islamic Republic in the past 40 years, calling the opposition "traitors."
Iran Islamic Revolution: Achievements of Four Decades
On the eve of the fortieth anniversary of the victory of the Islamic Revolution, the outcome of Iran’s uprising against the US-backed rule of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi is a hot topic of discussions among Iranians.
Fajr Visual Art Exhibition Displaying Post-1979 Iranian Art
Art pieces from various Iranian artists have been put on display in an exhibition in Tehran with the main theme of the Islamic Revolution and the Sacred Defence.
‘1979 Revolution Rebirth of Iranian Nation’
The 1979 Revolution of Iran was a rebirth for the Iranian nation in various social, cultural, international, political, and economic spheres, says the Iranian foreign ministry.
Iran Leader Pardons Huge Number of Inmates
Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has agreed to pardon or commute the sentences of a large number of Iranian convicts on the occasion of Islamic Revolution's 40th anniversary.
US Animosity Towards Iran Outcome of Its Independence, Support for Palestine: Nasrallah
The long-standing US animosity towards Iran has its roots in the country’s genuine independence and its relentless support for the Palestinian cause, says the Hezbollah chief.
Zarif Rejects Trump’s Accusations, Says US Brought Destruction to Region
The top Iranian diplomat rejected allegations by US President Donald Trump in his State of the Union speech to the Congress, saying the US itself has brought ruin to the region through offering support to dictators and extremists.
US Not to Gain Domination over Iran Again: President
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has slammed the United States’ hostile attitude toward Iran since the victory of its Islamic Revolution 40 years ago, saying the era of US domination over the Islamic Republic has come to an end.
Iran to Pardon 50,000 Convicts on Revolution’s 40th Anniv.
The Iranian Judiciary Chief Amoli Larijani said 50,000 convicts will receive pardons from Leader Ayatollah Khamenei on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of Iran's 1979 Islamic Revolution.
Imam Khomeini’s House Turns Khomein into Tourism Hub
The historical house of Imam Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic, in the central Iranian city of Khomein in Markazi province, has turned his hometown into a major attraction for tourists.
Iran Starts Ten-Day Celebrations of 40th Revolution Anniversary
Iranian people have started the 10-Day Dawn celebrations to mark the 40th anniversary of the country’s 1979 Islamic Revolution, which overthrew the monarchy of the US-backed Pahlavi regime in Iran.