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Faith and Craftsmanship on Display at Qom’s First Regional Religious Handicrafts Exhibition
Untold Aspects of the Scholarly and Executive Conduct of Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei; Part Two: Service to the Underprivileged and Establishment
Untold Aspects of Ayatollah Syed Mujtaba Khamenei's Academic and Executive Conduct; Part One: From Establishing and Managing Academic Centers to Creat
Photo Story of the 15th International 100-Second Film Festival Workshop in Qom
ABNA Reporters Ali and Zainab File from Najaf to Karbala Path at Night amid War as Pilgrims Carry Red Flags of Resistance

News Service Arrest of a Number of Shia, Hazara Leaders by Taliban

Local sources in Kabul have reported the arrest of several individuals in connection with the Public Relations Office of Hazara and Shia Leaders. These arrests took place one day after the siege…
7 September 2026 - 16:01

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Mamosta Faeq Rostami Urges Muslims to Strengthen Unity and Resist Division

A member of the Supreme Council of the World Forum for Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thought stated: "The Supreme Leader, our martyred leader, always emphasized the issue of unity among the Muslims of the world in all gatherings
Sunni Imam: Preserving unity is possible in shadow of martyred leader's thought

The Sunni Friday Prayer Leader of Siraf stated: "Our martyred leader always insisted that any nation that has unity has always been victorious, and any nation that has fallen into division and conflict will not always endure.
Iran's First Vice President meets representative of Grand Ayatollah Sistani in Qom

Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has held talks with Sayyed Al-Shahrestani, the representative of Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani in Qom.

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Photos: Iranian President Holds Key Meeting with Religious Leaders, Intellectuals and Business Figures in New Delhi

AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian held a meeting with religious leaders, intellectuals and business figures from India in New Delhi on Friday evening, September 11, 2026. Dr. Pezeshkian is visiting New Delhi to participate in the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit, which brings together heads of state and government from BRICS member countries.
Photos: Iranian President Holds Talks with Indian Religious, Business and Intellectual Leaders in New Delhi

AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held a constructive meeting in New Delhi with a group of Indian religious leaders, intellectuals and business figures, focusing on strengthening mutual understanding, expanding cultural and people-to-people ties, and exploring new areas of cooperation between Iran and India.
Photos: Opening ceremony of "Hazrat Zainab" prayer hall at Fatima Masoumeh in Qom

AhlulBayt News Agency: The Hazrat Zainab (s.a.) prayer hall, located in the basement of the Courtyard of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) at the Holy Shrine of Hazrat Fatemeh Masoumeh (s.a.), with a capacity of nearly 8,000 square meters, was inaugurated on the sidelines of the National Pilgrimage Council meeting with the presence of the Deputy of the Holy Shrine.

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And You Remain Impossible to Erase

There you are, on this thirty-first day of August 2026, the inspiring Imam, forever present in the conscience of the honorable, in the minds of the upright, and in the hearts of the loyal. Your smiling appearance radiates splendor and warmth, nourishing the hearts of sincere, faithful lovers in a world filled with wolves, as you once described it—a world in which the deceitful..
2026-09-01 09:33
Photos: Celebration of Eid Ghadir in Kahutu Village, Nigeria

2026-06-08 09:19
Photos: Ceremony of Raising Flag of Najaf Ashraf Over Dome of Imamzadeh Taher (AS)

AhlulBayt News Agency: The ceremony of raising the flag of the Ivān of Najaf Ashraf over the dome of the Holy Shrine of Imamzadeh Taher (AS) was held with the presence of pilgrims, officials, and servants of the Holy Shrine of Hazrat Abd al-Azim al-Hasani (AS). The Shrine of Imamzadeh Taher (AS) is located to the northeast of the luminous shrine of Hazrat Abd al-Azim al-Hasani (AS).
2026-06-06 10:15

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EnglishPSG’s Dembélé voices support for Palestinians in Rafah

Ousmane Dembélé, the Muslim star of Paris Saint-Germain has voiced support for the oppressed people of Palestine.
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News Service UEFA to vote on Israel suspension over Gaza war

UEFA is set to vote on suspending Israel from European football amid global outrage over its war on Gaza.
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News Service French Judoka Doria Boursas refuses to shake hands with Israeli opponent

At the European Junior Judo Championships held in Bratislava, French judoka Doria Boursas made headlines after declining to shake hands with Israeli athlete Kerem Primo following their quarter-final match. Boursas, who recently claimed the title of French Junior Champion in the under-63kg category, went on to earn a bronze medal after a series of impressive performances.
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Paper: Turkey-Israel Face-off in Eastern Mediterranean

As tensions have escalated between Israeli regime and Turkey in recent months, the two sides have intensified their push to cement and expand their influence in various regions. Eastern Mediterranean, meanwhile, that has for years been a setting for Tel Aviv-Ankara dispute once again rose as an area of confrontation.
2026-09-05 10:56
Paper / US-Venezuela Oil Deal: Trump Feigning Achievement to Cover up Losses

The US President Donald Trump since the beginning of his military campaign in Venezuela and abduction of its President Nicholas Maduro made it clear that the main aim was to seize control of the oil of this South American nation. Now after eight months, Washington claims it has realized its wish to dominate the Venezuelan oil.
2026-09-01 11:58
Paper: What’s the Strategic Significance of Lebanon’s Ali Taher Heights?

In today's wars, seizure of heights necessarily does not mean ultimately winning the conflict. But its significance becomes clear when the location is used to establish intelligence superiority, control military movement routes, and impose costs on the opposite side. Meanwhile, Ali Taher heights in southern Lebanon, which are a flash point these days, are more a broader geographical-military network than a single military target.
2026-08-24 10:01

Meeting & Conference

Ayatollah Ramazani: The West distorts Islam; we must tell the truth

The Secretary-General of the Ahl al-Bayt (AS) World Assembly said: The duty of the media, in the truest sense, is to convey the truth. We should not view media and virtual space with a Machiavellian perspective. The West exploits virtual space to expand its power, but our approach must be humanitarian and realistic.
2025-05-01 15:17
Full Text: Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky's Message to the Third International Conference of Media Narrators of the Ahlul Bayt (AS)

In a world where social media empowers every individual to be a broadcaster but also serves as a potent instrument of propaganda, the challenge of conveying truth is paramount. At this important conference on media, convened during the blessed month of Dhū l-Qaʿda, we recognize the tremendous effort required to counter negative narratives and disseminate accurate information. The Ahlul-Bayt (as) World Assembly News Agency (ABNA) and its initiatives like Al-Thaqalayn International TV are essential in this endeavor, providing a reliable voice for the teachings of Ahlul-Bayt (peace be upon them) amidst a sea of controlled and misleading information.
2025-05-06 23:05
ABNA Launches New Website in 27 Living Languages

The managing director of the ABNA announced the registration of the International Union of Media Activists of Ahl al-Bayt (AS) and its official launch after reaching 1,000 members.
2025-05-01 14:47

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Global Media Call to Capture the Everlasting Epic of Arbaeen e Husayni

Organizers of the Third International Event "Naḥnu Abnā'u al-Ḥusayn (A.S.)" have opened submissions for photographers, videographers, podcasters, and AI artists, inviting the world to document the spiritual grandeur of the Arba'een pilgrimage through a non-competitive, narrative-driven lens.
2026-07-29 19:29
"The Nation of Imam Hussain (a.s.); From Karbala to Iran" Published

The book "The Nation of Imam Hussain (a.s.); From Karbala to Iran" written by Maedeh Al-Morteza has been published by Jamkaran Publications.
2026-07-22 01:50
5th Vol. of "In the Presence of the AhlulBayt (a.s.)" translated, published in English by ABWA

The fifth volume of the book "In the Presence of the AhlulBayt (a.s.)," on the subject of temporary marriage (Mut'ah), has been translated into English and published by the AhlulBayt World Assembly.
2026-06-17 04:45

Videos

Video: Iranian President Meets Indian Minister to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held talks with an Indian minister, discussing issues of mutual interest and exploring ways to enhance bilateral relations and expand cooperation between Iran and India across various fields.
11:44 2026-09-12
Video: Muslim's responsibility toward cry of oppressed

AhlulBayt News Agency: Verse 75 of Surah An-Nisa, with a reproachful tone, holds believers responsible for the suffering of oppressed men, women, and children who are trapped under the domination of tyrants, and deems indifference to their cry for help incompatible with religious logic. Additionally, in a narration from the Holy Prophet (PBUH), it is stated: "Whoever hears a man calling out for help from the Muslims and does not respond to his call, is not a Muslim."
11:19 2026-09-09
Video: Palestinian Children Find Moments of Joy Amid Ongoing War in Gaza

11:11 2026-09-09

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News Service Planned Jewish New Year in Thailand’s Phuket Canceled After Pro-Palestinian Protest

A mass dinner intended to commemorate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, on the tourist island of Phuket in Thailand has been cancelled after a pro-Palestinian protest nearby.
2026-09-12 12:42
News Service Newly Declassified CIA Documents Reveal Repeated Warnings Ahead of 9/11 Attacks

Newly declassified CIA documents have revealed that then-US President George W. Bush had been warned of the September 11, 2001 attacks, which became the pretext for the so-called “War on Terror” and subsequent Western military interventions across the region
2026-09-12 12:39
CulturalAnalysis: Hormuz Mission, a Two-sided Blade for South Korea

The pressures of the failure in war with Iran these days impact the behavior of the White House with its allies, and while its European allies are uninterested to join Washington’s risky adventures, Trump in the absence of friends has launched a heavy campaign of pressure against South Korea to join its sea blockade against Iran, a pressure that has proven a big challenge and headache for this not so strong East Asian country.
2026-09-12 12:37
CulturalAnalysis / Mokha Capture: A Red Sea Balance Shifter

The recent developments in Yemen show that the country's war, after more than four years of relative calm, has entered a different phase. Ansarallah resistance movement, which has been holding much of the north since 2014, has recently seized control of the port city of Mokha on the Red Sea coast, a gain that, according to Yemeni sources and Reuters reporting, coincided with the movement's advance toward the Hanish Islands and the retreat of Saudi-backed forces from parts of the western coast.
2026-09-12 12:35
CulturalReport: UAE-Algeria Rift Is Beyond a Diplomatic Gap

Interventionist policies of the UAE in West Asia and North Africa have brought the relations of Abu Dhabi with a number of regional countries to a critical point, with some choosing to review their ties with this Persian Gulf tiny monarchy as it insists on clinging on this approach.
2026-09-12 12:34
News Service Shia Scholar Calls for Revival of Quranic Values and Social Justice in Muslim Societies

President of the Wifaq-ul-Madaris al-Shia Pakistan, Hafiz Syed Riyaz Hussain Najafi, has called for greater emphasis on Quranic teachings, the life of Prophet Muhammad and the values of the Ahl al-Bayt, saying that distancing society from these principles has contributed to a lack of moral and social development.
2026-09-12 12:28
News Service Iran Expected to Be Key Topic in Upcoming Shehbaz-Putin Talks, Says Pakistani Envoy

Pakistan’s Ambassador to Russia Faisal Niaz Tirmizi has said that the current situation surrounding Iran and the wider Middle East tensions are expected to be among the main topics of discussion during upcoming talks between Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
2026-09-12 12:24
News Service Only Muslim MLA in Gujarat Refuses to Stand for Additional Vande Mataram Lines

Imran Khedawala, a Congress MLA, said he respects the national song but does not agree with the additional portion now being sung
2026-09-12 12:13
News Service Photos: Iranian President Holds Key Meeting with Religious Leaders, Intellectuals and Business Figures in New Delhi

AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): Iranian President Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian held a meeting with religious leaders, intellectuals and business figures from India in New Delhi on Friday evening, September 11, 2026. Dr. Pezeshkian is visiting New Delhi to participate in the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit, which brings together heads of state and government from BRICS member countries.
2026-09-12 11:56
CulturalReport / US Subsurface Eye in Iran’s Hands: Washington Surprised Deep in Hormuz

The Islamic Republic seems to have scored high in military and intelligence terms by this hunt, despite Washington's claims that the submarine system is old and malfunctioning. The War Zone website reported that seizing the system relatively intact gives Tehran a "considerable" privilege.
2026-09-12 11:51