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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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Iran: Ansarullah Independent, Makes Its Decisions Based on Yemen's Interests

The spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, categorically rejecting any Islamic Republic interference in the Yemen war, emphasized that Iran does not interfere in the country's internal affairs and that the Ansarullah movement is completely independent and makes its decisions based on its own interests and expediencies.
Iran Unveils Two Homegrown Strategic Catalysts for Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Industries

Iran has unveiled two locally-manufactured strategic catalysts for oil, gas and petrochemical industries, aimed at reducing reliance on foreign technology and overcoming restrictions imposed by sanctions against the country.
Sunni cleric: Unity is solid fortress of Muslims against infiltration of enemies

The Friday Prayer Leader of the border city of Incheh Borun considered the preservation of unity and cohesion among Muslims as the main message of the mission of the prophets and emphasized that by preserving and strengthening this unity, enemies will no longer dare to infiltrate and weaken the Islamic Ummah.

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Photos: Iraqi students visit Imam Reza Holy Shrine

AhlulBayt News Agency: A group of Iraqi students sponsored by the Imam Khomeini Relief Committee visited the Holy Shrine of Imam Reza (a.s.) on Wednesday evening, September 9, 2026, and participated in a ceremony at the Dar al-Rahmah portico.
Photos: Sea and livelihood of Gaza's fishermen

AhlulBayt News Agency: Palestinian fishermen on the shores of Gaza, despite fishing restrictions, fuel and spare parts shortages, and damage to their boats, still set out for coastal waters to provide for their families' livelihoods.
Photos: Presence of Astan Quds Razavi at 11th Specialized Exhibition of Seminary Books and Islamic Teachings

AhlulBayt News Agency: The 11th Specialized Exhibition of Seminary Books and Islamic Teachings is being held at the Hosseiniyeh of Ayatollah Hashemi Shahroudi in Mashhad, with the presence of Astan Quds Razavi and the presentation of the latest scientific, cultural, and research works and products related to Razavi teachings.

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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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Papers

Paper / Hormuz and Bab-el-Mandeb: Two Chokepoints, One Equation

While the Strait of Hormuz in recent months has become one of the main points of military and naval flareup in the region, new developments in Yemen coasts and consolidation of Ansarullah's controlling position in Bab-el-Mandeb Strait have exposed a new stage of the geopolitical prospect of this conflict.
2026-09-13 12:01
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

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: Observing rights of neighbor in conduct of Imam Hasan (a.s.)

AhlulBayt News Agency: The wall of the house of Imam Hasan's (a.s.) Jewish neighbor had collapsed, and the sewage from his house was flowing into the Imam's home. The neighbor's wife learned of this and informed her husband. The Jewish neighbor came to Imam Hasan (a.s.) and said: "Why did you not tell me about this?" Imam Hasan (a.s.) replied: "My grandfather advised me that one must be tolerant in dealing with a neighbor."
11:30 2026-09-14
Video: Narration of resurrected Ummah in end times

AhlulBayt News Agency: In a narration from Imam Sadiq (a.s.), a period during the Occultation is mentioned in which the remembrance and blood of Imam Hussain (a.s.) and the cause of aiding him become widespread throughout the world. Following this, an Ummah is sent forth that plays a role in aiding Imam al-Mahdi (a.s.) and holds such a station that the prophets wish they could be counted among this Ummah.
10:30 2026-09-14
Video: Manifestation of Prophets' forbearance in conduct of Prophet Abraham

AhlulBayt News Agency: Verses 46 and 47 of Surah Maryam depict a distinguished manifestation of prophetic ethics in the field of invitation, where Prophet Abraham (a.s.), in the face of his uncle's threat to stone him, responds not with conflict and disputation, but with peace, benevolence, and the promise of seeking forgiveness—thereby displaying the superiority of the logic of mercy and guidance over violence and bigotry.
09:09 2026-09-14

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News Service Afghan Cleric: Taliban's Policy Toward Shias Must Be Clarified

The head of the Tebyan Center for Cultural and Social Activities, in a meeting with officials of the ABNA News Agency, reviewing Afghanistan's developments, praised the Taliban government's five-year performance in some economic, developmental, and anti-drug areas, but at the same time warned about internal dissatisfaction, the treatment of certain Shia institutions, and ambiguity in the legal and political status of Shias.
2026-09-14 21:31
News Service Pentagon Accused of Fabricating False Narrative About War with Iran

The broadcast of a CBS interview with one of the two US F-15 fighter pilots shot down over Iran last spring has faced widespread criticism from American media. Critics view this interview as an attempt by the Pentagon to create heroism and fabricate a false narrative about an unpopular war against Iran.
2026-09-14 21:25
News Service World's Urgent Need for IAEA's Impartiality, UN Secretary-General Emphasizes

The Secretary-General of the United Nations, in a message to the 70th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency, warning about the increase in attacks on nuclear facilities and the weakening of mechanisms to counter nuclear proliferation, emphasized that the world needs the Agency's impartiality, professionalism, and technical capability more than ever.
2026-09-14 21:20
News Service Former Israeli PM: British Sanctions, First Stage of "International Fight Against Jewish Terrorism"

Ehud Olmert, the former Prime Minister of the Zionist regime, in an article described British sanctions against the regime's settlements in the West Bank as the first stage of the "international fight against Jewish terrorism" and warned about the regime's unprecedented isolation since its establishment.
2026-09-14 21:03
News Service Shift in Equation of Hormuz, Bab al-Mandab Thwarted US, Zionist Regime Plans

A strategic affairs researcher, in an interview with Al-Masirah network, said that the accelerating regional transformations have brought about a major change in military and political equations. According to him, the shift in the equation of the two straits of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab has thwarted the bets of America and the Zionist regime and forced regional countries to reconsider their political, security, and strategic calculations.
2026-09-14 20:57
News Service Iraq's Al-Nujaba Movement: We Will Kill American Terrorists Wherever They Are

A member of the Al-Nujaba Movement emphasized that the resistance forces will kill the American occupiers even if they hide under a rock.
2026-09-14 20:46
News Service Kushner: America Used Israel's International Isolation to Impose Gaza Agreement

Donald Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser, criticizing the Zionist regime's attack on Doha, revealed that the Trump administration, after the failure of this operation and the increase in Israel's international isolation, used these conditions to exert pressure on Tel Aviv and advance the Gaza agreement.
2026-09-14 20:42
News Service Europe Tightens Noose of Sanctions on Zionist Settlements; From Import Bans to 10-Year Prison Terms for Violators

Amid escalating international criticism of the Zionist regime's settlement expansion in the West Bank, several European countries and Canada are imposing or drafting strict laws to ban trade with Zionist settlements; laws that in some countries will carry penalties of up to 10 years in prison, heavy fines, and confiscation of assets of violating companies.
2026-09-14 15:32
News Service Bahrain from Restricting Shia Rituals to Attempting to Control Pulpits; What Does Regime Want from the Shias?

An op-ed in Mar'at al-Bahrain, referring to the continuation of restrictions on certain Shia religious activities in the country, including preventing the holding of the largest Shia Friday prayer, the arrest of a number of Shia scholars, and the imposition of new regulations for preachers and eulogists, considered these actions to go beyond "regulating religious affairs" and assessed them as an effort to control and direct the religious atmosphere of Bahrain's Shia community.
2026-09-14 15:27
News Service Iran: Ansarullah Independent, Makes Its Decisions Based on Yemen's Interests

The spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, categorically rejecting any Islamic Republic interference in the Yemen war, emphasized that Iran does not interfere in the country's internal affairs and that the Ansarullah movement is completely independent and makes its decisions based on its own interests and expediencies.
2026-09-14 15:15