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News Service Ayatollah Javadi Amoli: Chaos, Arson, Crime Can Never Lead a Nation to Its Goals

Senior Iranian cleric Ayatollah Abdullah Javadi Amoli has strongly condemned acts of arson, violence, and criminal behavior, stressing that no legitimate objective can ever be achieved through…
21 January 2026 - 09:53

Iran announces death toll in recent foreign-backed riots

Iranian relevant authorities have announced the death toll in recent foreign-backed acts of terrorism which followed peaceful protests.
National Security Council of Iran issues statement on riots

National Security Council of Iran said in a statement on Wednesday that the armed acts of terrorism in the country were instigated by the US and the Israeli regime after their failure in the 12-day war in June 2025.
Araghchi: Sanctions, Cyberattacks, Pressure Have All Failed

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that while Iranians mourn their loved ones and rebuild what has been destroyed by terrorist acts, a new and serious danger is emerging: the complete collapse of diplomacy.

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Photos: Closing Ceremony of International Poetry Congress of 11,000 Martyrs of Bazaar Guilds

According to the Ahlul Bayt International News Agency (A.S.) - ABNA - The closing ceremony of the International Poetry Congress of 11,000 Martyrs of Bazaar Guilds, titled "Bazaar Honor," was held on Tuesday, January 20, coinciding with International Gaza Day, with the aim of honoring the noble martyrs of the guilds and bazaars, and in the presence of military and state officials, prominent literary and artistic figures of the country, and representatives of resistance movements, at the National Museum of the Islamic Revolution and Sacred Defense in Tehran.
Photos: Distribution of green banners in Imam Ali shrine in commemoration birth anniversary of Muhammadia moons
Photos: Massive participation commemorating martyrdom of "Allama Syed Rizvi" chanting Labbaik Ya Khamenei in Gilgit

The central anniversary program of the martyrs of the nation of Jafariya, especially the leader Shaheed Allama Syed Ziauddin Rizvi was held in Gilgit-Baltistan of Pakistan. Various districts of Gilgit-Baltistan including Hunza, Nagar, Ghazar, Astor and Baltistan, religious scholars and believers from all over Pakistan representing their respective areas was formally participated in this grand anniversary program. The participants devoted full solidarity to great leader of the Islamic Revolution Syed Ali Khamenei. Participants declared their love and loyalty by holding the pictures of the great leader in their hands, while the entire people chanted Labbaik Ya Khamenei.

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Gaza, Venezuela, Cuba Share a Common Reality

Violence on the international stage is no longer exercised solely openly, but is increasingly cloaked in false moral discourses, presenting wars, blockades, and aggressions as supposed acts of “protection” or “liberation.” In this process, not only is a specific country attacked, but the fundamental principles of sovereignty and self-determination of peoples are undermined.
2026-01-07 12:08
Commander of Hearts: A Lifeline and Axis of Cohesion for Al‑Aqsa Front

The anniversary of his martyrdom is not merely a reminder of the loss of a military commander, but a renewal of the memory of an intellectual school, a strategy of resistance, and a model of the ideal Islamic human being—a school that continues to inspire free nations and remains a nightmare for global oppressors.The anniversary of the martyrdom of this valiant commander of Islam is an opportunity to revisit his lofty position within the Islamic Ummah and to articulate the culture of martyrdom, sacrifice, and resistance—a culture that keeps the soul of the Ummah alive and protects it from spiritual and historical collapse.
2025-12-29 13:18
She who builds humanity: Fatimah Zahra and restoration of womanhood

Women are hurting. Around the world, women are living through a profound crisis – one that is deeper than headlines about inequality or statistics about violence. It is a crisis rooted in how modern societies see women, and even more fundamentally, in how they fail to see them as full human beings. This is not a sudden development of recent decades but the culmination of social structures, economic systems, and cultural norms that have been forming for centuries.
2025-12-17 09:50

Art & Sport

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.
4 months ago
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.
4 months ago

Papers

Paper / Disarming Iraq’s Resistance: A US Pipe Dream

While the resistance groups and other victorious factions in the Iraqi parliamentary elections are busy debating new prime minister and president posts, some political parties are once again trying, with US direction, to stir tensions in the country.
2025-12-23 10:15
Paper: With Turkey-PKK Peace Faltering, Northern Syria Conflict Growing More Likely

The several-decade dispute between the Turkish government and the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) in recent months has seen a contradictory shift: On the one hand, both sides showing pro-peace gestures and disarming the armed militias and on the other hand Turkey and its allies in Damascus amassing forces on the northern Syria borders and adopting a more aggressive discourse.
2025-12-18 11:44
Paper: Is Yemen on Verge of Split?

In recent weeks, southern Yemen provinces have seen fast-moving and surprising developments, sending a majority of observers to warn about sweeping changes in the future landscape of this part of the country.
2025-12-16 09:36

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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New issue of Turkish-language journal “Shiite Studies” published

The new issue of the Turkish-language journal "Shiite Studies" has been published. This issue, which became available on December 31, 2025, includes a collection of scholarly research articles.
2026-01-21 11:05
“Religion and the Modern World” Published in Indonesia by ABWA

The AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly has published the Indonesian translation of “Religion and the Modern World,” examining the relationship between faith and modernity from Islamic and Western perspectives.
2025-12-26 23:34
“Charter of Statesmanship by Imam Ali (a.s.)” Published in Malaysia

The book “Charter of Statesmanship by Imam Ali (a.s.)”, translated into English and published in Malaysia by the Department of Cultural Services and Publications of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly.
2025-12-07 21:06

Videos

Video: News photo clip around the world (January 17 to 23)

AhlulBayt News Agency: News photo clip around the world (January 17 to 23).
17:05 2026-01-21
Video: Indian people rally in support of Iran

AhlulBayt News Agency: The people from the Indian city of Kargil took to the streets despite the cold weather to show support for Iran and condemn the recent crime committed by American-Zionist elements in Iran.
15:29 2026-01-19
Video: March held in Turkey in solidarity with Iran

AhlulBayt News Agency: Protesters in Istanbul gathered outside the Iranian embassy on Sunday and burned the US and Israeli flags, showing their support for Iran.
10:10 2026-01-19

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News Service 11 civilians martyred in Israeli air strikes, mortar attacks on Gaza

At least eleven people have been killed in a fresh round of Israeli air strikes and mortar attacks on the Gaza Strip on Wednesday, regional media reported.
2026-01-22 08:56
News Service Iran announces death toll in recent foreign-backed riots

Iranian relevant authorities have announced the death toll in recent foreign-backed acts of terrorism which followed peaceful protests.
2026-01-22 08:54
News Service National Security Council of Iran issues statement on riots

National Security Council of Iran said in a statement on Wednesday that the armed acts of terrorism in the country were instigated by the US and the Israeli regime after their failure in the 12-day war in June 2025.
2026-01-22 08:49
News Service Araghchi: Sanctions, Cyberattacks, Pressure Have All Failed

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that while Iranians mourn their loved ones and rebuild what has been destroyed by terrorist acts, a new and serious danger is emerging: the complete collapse of diplomacy.
2026-01-22 08:45
News Service Video: News photo clip around the world (January 17 to 23)

AhlulBayt News Agency: News photo clip around the world (January 17 to 23).
2026-01-21 17:05
News Service Photos: Closing Ceremony of International Poetry Congress of 11,000 Martyrs of Bazaar Guilds

According to the Ahlul Bayt International News Agency (A.S.) - ABNA - The closing ceremony of the International Poetry Congress of 11,000 Martyrs of Bazaar Guilds, titled "Bazaar Honor," was held on Tuesday, January 20, coinciding with International Gaza Day, with the aim of honoring the noble martyrs of the guilds and bazaars, and in the presence of military and state officials, prominent literary and artistic figures of the country, and representatives of resistance movements, at the National Museum of the Islamic Revolution and Sacred Defense in Tehran.
2026-01-21 12:25
News Service Photos: Distribution of green banners in Imam Ali shrine in commemoration birth anniversary of Muhammadia moons

2026-01-21 12:16
News Service Photos: Massive participation commemorating martyrdom of "Allama Syed Rizvi" chanting Labbaik Ya Khamenei in Gilgit

The central anniversary program of the martyrs of the nation of Jafariya, especially the leader Shaheed Allama Syed Ziauddin Rizvi was held in Gilgit-Baltistan of Pakistan. Various districts of Gilgit-Baltistan including Hunza, Nagar, Ghazar, Astor and Baltistan, religious scholars and believers from all over Pakistan representing their respective areas was formally participated in this grand anniversary program. The participants devoted full solidarity to great leader of the Islamic Revolution Syed Ali Khamenei. Participants declared their love and loyalty by holding the pictures of the great leader in their hands, while the entire people chanted Labbaik Ya Khamenei.
2026-01-21 12:06
News Service Iranian Ministry of Intelligence arrests, eliminates 12 terrorists in Sistan and Baluchestan

Iranian Ministry of Intelligence on Wednesday reported the arrest and killing of 12 Takfiri terrorists in southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan.
2026-01-21 12:04
News Service Photos: Commemoration of Resistance Front's martyrs of IRGC Quds Force

AhlulBayt News Agency: The commemoration of the martyrs of the Resistance Front of the IRGC Quds Force and the second anniversary of the martyrdom of IRGC General Ali Aghazadeh Nejad and IRGC Colonel Saeed Karimi was held on Tuesday (January 20, 2026) at the Imam Khomeini (RA) Complex in Qom.
2026-01-21 11:20