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International Mawkibs Serve Pilgrims in Qom on Martyrdom Anniversary of Lady Masuma (s.a.)
200 Historic Nights: Iranians Flood Streets for 200th Consecutive Night Since Martyrdom of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei
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

News Service Ansarullah leader: Saudi Arabia lets Israel use its bases for reconnaissance ops against Yemen

Yemen’s Ansarullah leader has revealed that Saudi Arabia has allowed Israeli aircraft to use military bases in the kingdom to carry out reconnaissance operations against the Arab Peninsula country.
22 September 2026 - 08:41

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Iran’s top security official: No return to pre-war diplomacy with US

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Mohsen Rezaei has reiterated that Iran will not return to its pre-war diplomatic approach towardd the United States, calling on Washington to “take action” and meet Iran’s conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran's President: Atomic Bomb Is in Israel; But Inspectors in Iran/ Israel Kills; But Iran Sanctioned

Iran's President, at the eighty-first session of the United Nations General Assembly, strongly condemning US and Israeli attacks on Iran, emphasized that Iran is a victim of terrorism, not a terrorist, and added, "Terrorists and breeders of terrorism label us as terrorists, while we only defended ourselves."
Iran's Foreign Ministry: Continuation of Israel's Crimes Eroded Credibility of UN, Int’l Law

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, on the eve of the annual United Nations General Assembly meeting, while expressing disgust and deep concern over the continuation of the Zionist regime's crimes against the Palestinian nation, especially genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity in Gaza and the West Bank, reminds the international community of its responsibility to take serious and decisive action to stop the genocide of Palestinians.

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Photos: Condolences offered by servants of Hazrat Masoumeh Holy Shrine to Ayatollah Shobeiri Zanjani's office

AhlulBayt News Agency: A group of managers and servants of the Holy Shrine of the Hazrat Masoumeh (s.a.) visited the office of Grand Ayatollah Shobeiri Zanjani to offer their condolences to his noble family on the demise of Grand Ayatollah.
Photos: Second mourning ceremony of Hazrat Masoumeh at Qom holy shrine

AhlulBayt News Agency: The mourning ceremony of the demise anniversary of Hazrat Fatemeh Masoumeh (s.a.) was held at the Holy Shrine with a speech by Hojjatoleslam Panahian with the enthusiastic presence of mourning people.
Photos: Delegation of "Women of Resistance and Virtue Front in Iraq" meet with member of Presidium of Islamic Consultative Assembly

According to AhlulBayt (a.s.) International News Agency (ABNA), a women's delegation titled "Women of the Resistance and Virtue Front in Iraq," composed of members of the Nahzat Liwa al-Kawthar movement, met with Somayeh Rahimi, a member of the Presidium of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, during their trip to Iran.

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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

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.
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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

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

Publication, Sites & Softwa

"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: Testing and tribulation; A path for human purification

AhlulBayt News Agency: All human beings, including the prophets, face tests and tribulations throughout their lives in order to grow and reach spiritual dignity. God, based on His knowledge and wisdom, tests individuals and separates the pure from the impure, and with His infinite mercy guides all toward Paradise—just as He has said regarding the prophets: "These messengers, We have favored some over others." (Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:253)
11:40 2026-09-23
Video: Value of a person lies in extent of their companionship with Wali of his time

AhlulBayt News Agency: The value and greatness of every person depends on the extent of their knowledge of and companionship with the Imam. History shows that some who claimed to support the Imam, due to a lack of insight, stood against the Imam's decision instead of accompanying him. Therefore, the fundamental question for every Shia should be: "What does the Imam want from me?"
10:34 2026-09-23
Video: Hazrat Masoumeh; A reflection of dignity of Hazrat Fatimah al-Zahra

AhlulBayt News Agency: In a narration from Imam Sadiq (a.s.) cited by Sheikh Mufid in Al-Ikhtisas, mention is made of the burial of one of his children in Qom and her intercession for the Shia. This exceptional dignity of Hazrat Fatemeh Masoumeh (s.a.) is a manifestation of the dignity that finds meaning in continuity with the dignity of Hazrat Zahra (a.s.).
09:35 2026-09-22

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News Service Iran’s top security official: No return to pre-war diplomacy with US

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Mohsen Rezaei has reiterated that Iran will not return to its pre-war diplomatic approach towardd the United States, calling on Washington to “take action” and meet Iran’s conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
2026-09-24 16:42
News Service Suicide of Eight American Sailors of USS Abraham Lincoln During Combat Operations Against Iran

Simultaneously with the publication of reports about heavy psychological pressure on American forces at sea, the United States Department of the Navy confirmed that eight sailors present in the "Lincoln" aircraft carrier strike group attempted suicide during a combat mission against Iran.
2026-09-24 15:12
News Service Trump's Disgraceful Defeat in Battle with Media

Following a lawsuit by news organizations, a US district court declared the restrictions imposed by Donald Trump against critical media outlets illegal and ruled in favor of press freedom.
2026-09-24 15:07
News Service Accusation of Surrender to Washington Against Baghdad; Iraq Halted Iranian Flights

Baghdad has begun implementing new US sanctions against Iran's aviation industry. An action that has drawn criticism from a number of Iraqi politicians.
2026-09-24 15:02
News Service Fuel Crisis Driving Cost of Heating American Homes to New Records

As winter approaches, millions of American households are preparing themselves for a sharp increase in heating costs.
2026-09-24 14:56
News Service Legitimacy Crisis, Effectiveness in Int’l System: Analysis of Structural Challenges of UN, Necessity of Reviving Global Justice

The United Nations, by adopting an approach of "structural passivity" toward targeted terrorist acts and extrajudicial assassinations of political leaders and influential figures, has in fact refrained from fulfilling its "universal obligations" to prevent the violation of peremptory norms.
2026-09-24 14:39
News Service Relying on China's Mediation; US-Iran Meeting in New York Did Not Resolve Differences

Direct contact between Iran and the United States on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly, although it activated the communication channel between the two sides, could not resolve the differences over the conditions for starting negotiations.
2026-09-24 14:32
News Service Religious Tension, Immigration Debate in Lithuania; From Burning Quran to Threatening Mosque

Two incidents against the Muslim community in Lithuania, from burning the Quran to threatening the members of a historic mosque, have once again turned the issue of immigration and the policy of admitting foreign workers into one of the axes of political debate in this country.
2026-09-24 14:27
News Service Yemeni PM: If Saudi Arabia Seeks Tension, Our Response Will Be Crushing

Mohammed Meftah, the Prime Minister of Yemen, emphasizing that maritime security in the Bab al-Mandab Strait is complete and not threatened, warned that if Saudi Arabia seeks to escalate tension, Yemen also possesses the capability to escalate a painful and crushing tension.
2026-09-24 12:01
CulturalInternational Mawkibs Serve Pilgrims in Qom on Martyrdom Anniversary of Lady Masuma (s.a.)

International mawkibs were set up across Astane Square, a few metres from the shrine of Lady Masuma s.a. in Qom to serve pilgrims marking her martyrdom anniversary, with volunteers from Iraq, Abadan, Baghdad, and beyond offering free food, water, and services.
2026-09-24 01:19