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Islamic Iran: a Guarantee for Middle-East Stability

Tehran sends a message of peace and stability to all neighboring countries.

(TEHRAN) - Iran witnessed the first spectacular missile war-game after the historic nuclear deal, better known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

In spite of ill-considered western reaction to Iran's missile drill, Iranian politicians stressed that Iran pursues peaceful agenda and its military might is solely deterrent and its part of Tehran's inalienable rights to defend its sovereignty and national interests.

Foreign Minister Praises Iran`s Developing Path to Democracy

Mr. Zarif considers Democracy as one of the main pillars of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Foreign Minister Zarif highlighted the very fact that over the past few decades, elections held by all incumbent administrations resulted in the landslide victory of the government's rival current, adding, Mr. Khatami's administration was the outcome of an election organized by his predecessor, Mr. Hashemi Rafsanjani, Mr. Ahmadinejad's presidency came about when Mr. Khatami was holding office and, accordingly President Rouhani's tenure is the result of the election carried out by the latter's staunch opponent, Mr. Ahmadinejad; thus doesn't this marvelous reality demonstrate all but the sincerity of Iranian budding democracy?

The Prophetic Mission of Jesus Christ, Peace Be Upon Him

Imam Khamenei speaks about Jesus Christ (PBUH) and expectations of his true followers

(SALEM, Ore.) - Coincided with the birth of Jesus Christ, the New Year has started with many parts of the world, particularly predominantly Muslim areas, in crisis brought upon by the Christian governments.

Therefore, recognition of Jesus Christ and the expectations from the true followers of Jesus Christ are issues perched for rereading of Imam Khamenei in his intellectual system.

Today Terrorism is our Common Worry

"The bitter events brought about by blind terrorism in France have once again, moved me to speak to you young people" - Supreme Leader of Iran

(SALEM, Ore.) - The bitter events brought about by blind terrorism in France have once again, moved me to speak to you young people.

For me, it is unfortunate that such incidents would have to create the framework for a conversation, however the truth is that if painful matters do not create the grounds for finding solutions and mutual consultation, then the damage caused will be multiplied.

Turkish and Azerbaijani Media Propagate Iranophobia

Governments that support ISIS are demonizing those that oppose terrorism.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Some Azerbaijani and Turkish media are trying to distort the reality of what is happening in Syria.

They introduce the Syrian Army and Hezbollah operations against terrorists, who have fled to the Turk regions, as a form of "Turkmen massacre".

Ayatollah Khamenei Pledges that Iran Will Continue Defending Palestine Cause

"We will defend the Palestinian people’s drive wholeheartedly, in any possible manner and as long as we can" - Leader of the Islamic Revolution, in Address to Basij Commanders

(TEHRAN) - Elucidating methods used by hegemonic powers to bear enmity toward the Iranian nation, Ayatollah Khamenei said:

“In the genuine battle and war launched by the hegemonic powers’ front against the ‘identity- and independence-seeking front,’ the Iranian nation will fulfill its obligations with regard to defending the brave Palestinian nation and the Intifada in the West Bank.”

Iran Airs Unseen Footage of Secret Underground Missile Base

"The Islamic republic's long-range missile bases are stationed and ready under the high mountains in all the country's provinces and cities" - Brigadier General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, commander of the Islamic Republic's Revolutionary Guards' aerospace division

(RT / SALEM, Ore.) - For the first time ever, Iranian television has broadcast footage of a secret underground tunnel, stocked with missile and launcher units. Officials have stated that it is one of several such bases in the Islamic republic.

Located at a depth of 500 meters, under the mountains, the footage shows a very long tunnel which appears to be about 10 meters high.

Ayatollah Khamenei: Negotiation With America is Banned

Negotiations with America would mean paving the way for infiltration [of the United States] into the country’s economic, cultural, political and security domains. - Ayatollah Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution

(TEHRAN / SALEM, Ore.) - “Negotiation with America is banned because such negotiation will not only have no advantage [for Iran], but will also entail numerous disadvantages,” said Ayatollah Khamenei.

Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the leader of the Islamic Revolution, met Wednesday with commanders and staff of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC).

Realities Behind the Iran Nuclear Agreement

Iran is not an aggressor nation, having invaded no other country for over 200 years.

(EUGENE, Ore.) - In a stratified society, the tiny fraction who comprise the ruling class must control perceptions of the much larger fraction under their control.

To do so they must tightly manage the conduits of information and its interpretation through endlessly repeated story lines that alternately generate and relieve public anxiety. Motivated by anxiety and reinforced by its reduction, we are herded along the path chosen by the rulers with only fleeting glimpses of reality.

Iran Announces New Initiative to Resolve Syrian Crisis

Opportunity for Cooperation and Resolution at hand.

(SALEM, Ore.) - Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab-African Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has announced a new initiative to resolve the Syrian crisis.

In a statement to the Al-Alam News Channel, the Iranian official said that Russian President's Special Envoy for the Middle East and North Africa Mikhail Bogdanov and Syria's Foreign Minister Walid Al Moualem will visit Tehran to discuss the initiative.