Iran is the only country in the world that is standing up to tyranny and oppression, says a political commentator, as the Islamic Republic marks 40 years since the revolution that established it.

An analyst says Iran’s role in the Middle East has reached its peak under the Islamic Revolution and that the Islamic Republic has become one of the most important regional players in the region.

Iran's de facto consul in Washington has hosted a reception to mark the 40th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution.

Bahrain's security forces have destroyed signs marking the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Fatima Zahra, the daughter of Prophet Mohammad (Peace be upon Him).

Iran showcases some of its latest military hardware, including drones and missiles, ahead of the 40th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

The Euro made its debut on New Year’s Day in 1999. But at the time it was not just a financial idea.

Tens of thousands of Palestinians attend a huge rally in the besieged Gaza Strip to mark the 31st anniversary of the establishment of Hamas resistance movement.  

A commentator says Western leaders have no interest in establishing peace around the world despite what they claim.

An academic says rallies marking the anniversary of the 1979 takeover of the US embassy indicate Iranians’ resistance to sanctions.

The "false flag" operation on September 11, 2001 was aimed at creating “the new Pearl Harbor” into the American public,  an American philosopher says.