Iran commemorates Army Day

The Islamic Republic says its military power poses no threat to other countries and is merely based on the doctrine of deterrence.

Key aide to Imam Khomeini passes away

Chairman of the Expediency Council Ayatollah Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, who was among the main aides to late founder of the Islamic Republic, Imam Khomeini, has passed away at the age of 82 due to heart condition.

Iraq must boost national unity

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says Iraq must preserve territorial integrity and boost national unity

Iran marks Sacred Defense Week

Iranian armed forces have held nationwide parades to mark the holy defense week.

Imam Khomeini dismisses Abolhassan Bani-Sadr as commander in chief of Iran's armed forces

Appointment of Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani by Imam as chief of armed forces

Iranians mark anniversary of Khorramshahr’s liberation

Iranian forces liberated the strategic southwestern port city of Khorramshahr in a landmark operation code-named Beit ol-Moqaddas 34 years ago.

Iran might merely for defensive purposes

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has stressed that Iran power is merely for defensive purposes and will never target its neighbors and countries in the Muslim world.