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Zionist Analyst: Trump's Complex Dilemma; From Continuing Pressure to Risk of Broader Escalation by Iran
Africa's Diplomatic Cry in New York; Support for Palestine, Demand for UN Structural Reform
From Portugal to Italy, Spain; Why Europe Turned Again to Banning the Niqab?

Untold Aspects of the Conduct of Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei; Part VI: Innovations in the Principles of Jurisprudence and Jurisprudence
Untold aspects of the Conduct of Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei; Part V: Mastery of Contemporary Sciences
Untold aspects of the conduct of Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei; Part IV: Strategic Management of the Resistance Front
Untold aspects of the conduct of Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei; Part III: Mastery of Military and Security Affairs
International Mawkibs Serve Pilgrims in Qom on Martyrdom Anniversary of Lady Masuma (s.a.)

News Service Arrest of Shia Cleric in Bahrain on Charges of Reciting Elegy of Lady Zahra (a.s.)

The news outlet Mar'at al-Bahrain reported that Sheikh Jassim Haddad, a Bahraini preacher, was sentenced to one year in prison on charges of reciting the elegy of Lady Fatima Zahra (a.s.); an…
25 September 2026 - 13:24

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Grand Ayatollah Shobeiri Zanjani's scholarly legacy will continue his path: Top cleric

Hojatoleslam Akhtari, offering condolences on the passing of Grand Ayatollah Shobeiri Zanjani, stressed that this loss is undoubtedly a heavy blow to seminaries and the community of believers, but expressed hope that his scholarly legacy and the many scholars he trained will fill the void and continue his illustrious path.
Iran denies military retaliation over aviation restrictions

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has denied claims that the country would respond militarily to recent aviation restrictions, saying negotiations with the relevant countries to lift the unlawful restrictions are being seriously pursued and followed up.
Iran warns of new military technologies in any future conflict

The Iranian Armed Forces’ spokesman warns that any potential aggression against the Islamic Republic will be met with “new military technologies.”

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Photos: Gaza children return to classrooms amid ruins

AhlulBayt News Agency: Palestinian children in Gaza, after a three-year interruption, have begun the new school year in conditions where many schools have been destroyed and temporary classes have been set up in tents and damaged buildings.
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Photos: Iranian Leader’s Representative Attends Grand Prophet’s Birth Celebration in Shia College Lucknow

AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): Hujjatul Islam Maulana Dr. Abdul Majeed Hakeem Elahi, the representative in India of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, participated in a grand Jashn-e-Mursal-e-Azam held at Shia College, Victoria Street, Bazaza Chowk, Lucknow, to mark the completion of 1,500 years since the blessed birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
Photos: Secretary of Supreme Council of Cultural Revolution with Secretary-General of AhlulBayt World Assembly

According to AhlulBayt (a.s.) International News Agency (ABNA), Hojjatoleslam Abdolhossein Khosropanah, Secretary of the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution, met with Ayatollah Reza Ramazani, Secretary-General of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly, on Thursday (September 24, 2026), at the building of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly in Qom.

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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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Political Expert: Unity of Front Must Become a Law in Iran, Tehran Standing by Hezbollah

Andisheh Sazan-e-Nour Institute for Strategic Studies in Tehran hosted a meeting discussing Lebanon's political and military developments in Lebanon. Allah Karam Moshtaghi, a West Asia affairs expert, shed light on the Lebanese developments, political, security, and social pressures against Hezbollah, and role of Iran in Lebanon, and the recent developments in the southern Lebanon.
2026-09-19 10:20
Paper; BRICS and Test of War: Iran, Energy, and New World Order Equation

The 18th BRICS summit was held in India, drawing leaders of the world's emerging powers to set the stage for the group's next chapter, naming its incoming chair, mapping out an economic agenda to deepen cooperation, and tackling the thorny issues shaping the bloc's trajectory as it gathers speed. The gathering also aimed to stake out a role for the bloc of rising economies in steering an international order that is shifting toward multipolarity.
2026-09-19 10:19
Paper / Fifth Fleet: From Safe Base to Story of Loss

Though the US President Donald Trump claimed that the Iranian missile strikes on the American bases in the Persian Gulf have not inflicted meaningful damage on these facilities ovetlr past six months, as the war drags on, new reports emerge to reveal fresh details of the US damage and casualties, to the extent that the White House officials can hardly hide the true dimensions of these losses.
2026-09-16 10:30

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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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"Human-Animal"; Joint Work by Priest, Cleric on Global Stage

The book Human-Animal: Ethical Relationship in Islam & Christianity, the result of a dialogue between Dr. Yahya Jahangiri, a researcher in Islamic studies, and Father Dave Smith, an Australian Anglican priest, focusing on environmental ethics and the human-animal relationship, has been published in Canada and released through the international distribution network.
2026-09-20 19:40
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

Videos

Video: Mina; a wound on body of land of revelation

AhlulBayt News Agency: Mina, one of the most important lands for performing Hajj rituals, witnessed a catastrophe on September 24, 2015 that sent hundreds of Iranian pilgrims and a large number of pilgrims from various countries to their deaths—an event that, years later, remains more than just a bitter incident, raising serious questions about pilgrim safety, crowd management, and responsibility for the lives of Hajj pilgrims.
11:34 2026-09-27
Video: News photo clip around the world (September 19 to 25)

AhlulBayt News Agency: News photo clip around the world (September 19 to 25).
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Video: Two great blessings God has granted to Iranians

AhlulBayt News Agency: Iranians enjoy two great blessings that hold special significance in the words of Imam Sadiq (a.s.): First, the presence of Imam Reza (a.s.) in the land of Iran—an Imam whose realization Imam Sadiq (a.s.) longed for before his birth. Second, the opportunity to be on the path of aiding Imam al-Mahdi (may God hasten his relief)—as that Imam stated that if he were to witness the life and time of Imam Mahdi (a.s.), he would dedicate his life to serving him.
09:10 2026-09-26

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News Service Zionist Analyst: Trump's Complex Dilemma; From Continuing Pressure to Risk of Broader Escalation by Iran

A prominent analyst of West Asian affairs and a member of the European Council on Foreign Relations, following Donald Trump's rejection of Iran's seven-day proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, wrote that Washington has taken a big gamble with this action, because it has led Tehran to conclude that maintaining the status quo is futile and that it must move toward an escalation strategy.
2026-09-27 18:10
News Service Africa's Diplomatic Cry in New York; Support for Palestine, Demand for UN Structural Reform

On the fifth day of the eighty-first UN General Assembly, representatives of seven African countries, expressing their views on international issues, emphasized the necessity of expanding justice in the world, reforming UN structures, and supporting the Palestinian people.
2026-09-27 18:06
News Service From Portugal to Italy, Spain; Why Europe Turned Again to Banning the Niqab?

The niqab and burqa have once again become one of the controversial political and legal issues in Europe.
2026-09-27 18:01
News Service Pakistan Army Says 71 Militants Killed in Balochistan Operation Amid Rising Violence

QUETTA, Pakistan — Pakistan's military says 71 militants have been killed in an expanded counterterrorism operation in Balochistan, as deadly attacks continue to hit the country's western provinces.
2026-09-27 17:35
News Service Gaza Martyrs Exceed 74,016

The Gaza Ministry of Health announced that the number of martyrs of the Zionist regime's genocidal war against the Gaza Strip since October 7, 2023, has reached 74,016, and the number of wounded has reached 175,068.
2026-09-27 17:35
News Service Arrest, Harassment of Shia Cleric by Taliban After Eulogy for Lady Zahra (a.s.)

A Shia cleric was arrested by the Taliban after reciting a eulogy for Lady Zahra (a.s.) and was then released on the condition that he refrain from religious activity. A few days later, Taliban forces again raided his home, arresting his son, brother, and several of his relatives. There is still no news of his own fate.
2026-09-27 17:31
News Service Hazara Massacre Anniversary Sparks Calls for Equality and Unity in Afghanistan

Afghan Shiite leaders and intellectuals have used the anniversary of the mass killings of Hazaras under the rule of Amir Abdur Rahman Khan to call for greater unity within the Shiite community and an end to ethnic and sectarian discrimination.
2026-09-27 17:23
News Service Malaysia PM Calls for Strengthening Islamic Religious Education

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for efforts to strengthen Islamic religious education and expand young people's access to Islamic scholarship, describing religious knowledge as an important part of the country's intellectual and social heritage.
2026-09-27 17:04
News Service Tributes Continue for Amroha Scholar and Literary Figure Maulana Syed Mohammad Siyadat Naqvi

AMROHA, India — Tributes are continuing in Amroha, Delhi and other parts of India for Maulana Syed Mohammad Siyadat Naqvi, a prominent Islamic scholar, literary figure and religious leader from the Uttar Pradesh city, who died on August 31 at the age of 86.
2026-09-27 16:51
News Service Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah: A Seminary Scholar and a Life of Resistance

Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, the martyred secretary-general of Hezbollah, was drawn to religious studies and towering figures such as Imam Musa al-Sadr from his teenage years — a passion that led him to the seminary and shaped his dual identity as both a cleric and a resistance leader.
2026-09-27 15:54