Salman Rushdie Satanic Verses Fatwa, 30 Years On
On February 14, 1989 Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini called for British writer Salman Rushdie to be killed for writing “The Satanic Verses”, which the cleric said insulted Islam.
Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini
Iran Starts Marking 40th Anniversary of Islamic Revolution
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its Islamic Revolution that toppled the U.S.-backed shah, overturned 2,500 years of monarchical rule and brought hard-line Shiite clerics to power.
Iran Launches Missile into Syria Carrying ‘Death to America, Death to Israel’ Message
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s Revolutionary Guard launched six ballistic missiles as well as drone bombers early Monday toward eastern Syria, targeting militants it blamed for an attack on a military parade last month while also threatening regional adversaries as Tehran’s nuclear deal with world powers unravels.
Top Iranian General: ‘Islamic Army’ in Syria Awaiting Orders to Destroy Israel
TEL AVIV – The deputy commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) boasted recently that the “Islamic army in Syria” was awaiting orders to “eradicate the evil regime” of Israel and Iranian proxy terror group Hezbollah has 100,000 missiles aimed at the Jewish state.
Iranian State Media Attacks UK Diplomat’s ‘Insulting’ Lack of Hijab
Iranian state media outlets have attacked a visiting British diplomat after she appeared in official meetings without wearing a headscarf.
World View: Turkey Approves Troop Deployment to Qatar After Split with Saudi Arabia
Contents: Iran says Tehran terror attack was by Iranian nationals in ISIS; Turkey approves troop deployment to Qatar after split with Saudi Arabia
Iran on Islamic State Attack: Saudi Arabia Has ‘Constantly Been Supporting’ Terrorists
Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) linked the United States’ meeting with leaders of Saudi Arabia — which has “constantly been supporting” terrorists — to the deadly double terrorist attacks carried out by the Islamic State (Daesh) in Tehran Wednesday morning.
Islamic State Launches Ramadan War on Shiite Iran with Attack on Parliament, Ayatollah Shrine
On Wednesday morning, the Islamic State carried out an unprecedented double terrorist attack on Iran’s Parliament building and the iconic shrine of the late founder of the Islamic Republic and leader of the 1979 revolution, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, leaving at least 12 people dead and 42 others injured.
Iran Marks 1979 Revolution With Rallies, Protests Against U.S. and Israel
TEHRAN — Iranians began a nationwide celebration Friday to commemorate the 38th anniversary of the 1979 revolution with rallies around the country.
Afghanistan: Saudis to Build Madrasas in Islamic State Stronghold
Sunni Saudi Arabia is reportedly investing nearly $600 million on erecting two higher education institutions in restive areas of Afghanistan.
State Department: Iran Is World’s ‘Leading State Sponsor of Terrorism’
The State Department released its annual report on global terrorism and deemed the Islamic Republic of Iran, the focus of a now-historic nuclear agreement, the world’s top sponsor of terrorism, second only to the Islamic State (ISIS, ISIL, Daesh), which was labeled as “the greatest threat globally.”
U.S., Britain, Israel Still Iran’s ‘Main Enemies’: Khamenei
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei lashed out Friday at the United States, Britain and Israel as the Islamic republic’s “main enemies”, accusing Washington of procrastinating over Tehran’s landmark nuclear deal.
