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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
Martyrdom Strengthens Resolve: Qom Journalists Vow to Continue Martyr Masoud Salimi’s Path

News Service Former US State Department Official to ABNA: Iran Has Inverted US and Israeli Military Doctrine / Americans Are Not Trustworthy

A US Navy veteran has assessed Tehran's achievements in the war as extending beyond the military battlefield, and pointing to Iran's deterrent capability, the strategic importance of the Strait…
1 September 2026 - 18:01

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Iran to UNSC: US Attack on Wedding Ceremony in Sirik, War Crime

Iran, in a formal letter to the UN Secretary-General and the President of the Security Council, condemned the US attack on a residential area in Sirik County, Hormozgan, which according to Tehran occurred during a wedding ceremony and resulted in the martyrdom and injury of dozens of civilians, including a child, and declared it a clear violation of international humanitarian law and an instance of a war crime.
Pezeshkian Urges Stronger UN Role, Says US Violations of International Law Are Driving Global Crises

At least 12 people have been martyred and scores of others wounded after US forces carried out missile attacks on southern Iran on Tuesday night.
Pezeshkian Urges Stronger UN Role, Says US Violations of International Law Are Driving Global Crises

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for a more effective UN role in addressing international developments and crises, while criticizing violations of international law and double standards.

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Photos: Commander of Iran Army Air Defense Force visits Imam Reza Holy Shrine

AhlulBayt News Agency: Brigadier General Alireza Elhami, Commander of the Islamic Republic of Iran Army Air Defense Force, along with a group of his personnel, visited the Holy Shrine of Imam Reza (AS) on Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
Photos: "Unity Flagbearers" Conference by Afghan Refugees in Mashhad

According to Ahlulbayt International News Agency (ABNA), the "Unity Flagbearers" conference, with the presence of Ayatollah Mohammadi, the representative of the Supreme Leader in Sistan and Baluchestan province, as well as Shia and Sunni scholars, was held on Sunday, August 30, 2026, coinciding with the birth anniversaries of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq (AS), by the Cultural and Social Foundation of Afghans Residing in the Islamic Republic of Iran, in the holy city of Mashhad.
Photos: Hazrat Masoumeh Holy Shrine on birth of Prophet Muhammad, Imam Sadiq

AhlulBayt News Agency: The Holy Shrine of the Hazrat Masoumeh (s.a.) on the anniversary of the birth of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and Imam Sadiq (a.s.), was filled with a vibrant and spiritual atmosphere with the enthusiastic presence of Iranian and foreign pilgrims expressing their love and devotion to the Household of Purity and Infallibility (peace be upon them).

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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.
11 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.
11 months ago

Papers

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
Paper / Ankara and Tel Aviv: Is Syria a Potential Ankara-Tel Aviv Clash Ground?

While President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey nurtures his neo-Ottoman dream leadership, complete with potentially performing prayers at Damascus’s Umayyad Mosque, Israeli regime has turned that dream into a jumbled nightmare, upending Turkey’s calculus for the new Syria.
2026-08-23 07:52

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

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: Imam Khomeini's Quranic logic in imposed war

AhlulBayt News Agency: Imam Khomeini (RA) explained the logic of the Islamic Republic in the war not on the basis of political expediency, but by citing verse 9 of Surah Al-Hujurat: whenever two groups of believers become engaged in conflict and one transgresses against the other, it is the duty of other Muslims to support the oppressed side and confront the aggressor group.
11:23 2026-09-02
Video: Comprehensive ethics in conduct of Infallible Imams (a.s.)

AhlulBayt News Agency: The conduct of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and the Ahlulbayt (AS) defines Islamic ethics in a scope that extends beyond worship, encompassing interaction with all creatures in the smallest matters—from observing a child's condition during prayer to emphasizing the fulfillment of animals' needs. These teachings reflect the connection between worship and moral responsibility, as well as the observance of the rights of all beings.
14:09 2026-08-31
Video: News photo clip around the world (August 22 to 28)

AhlulBayt News Agency: News photo clip around the world (August 22 to 28).
11:25 2026-08-29

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News Service UAE at Heart of US Economic Pressure on Iran; Secret Meeting Between Witkoff, Tahnoun in Sardinia

Amid the escalation of economic pressure by the Donald Trump administration on Iran, Steve Witkoff, the US special envoy, met with Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE's National Security Advisor, on the island of Sardinia to discuss Washington's next steps toward Tehran, a meeting that further highlights Abu Dhabi's role in the new American strategy against Iran.
2026-09-03 21:43
News Service Reuters: Iran Warned US About Israeli Attack on Tall al-Tahir

Reuters, citing three regional officials, reported that Iran, through Omani mediation, warned the United States that any large-scale attack by the Zionist regime on Tall al-Tahir in southern Lebanon would be met with a severe reaction and a broad attack from Tehran, a warning that, according to a knowledgeable official, came amid Israeli pressure to encircle the area.
2026-09-03 21:39
News Service Iran to UNSC: US Attack on Wedding Ceremony in Sirik, War Crime

Iran, in a formal letter to the UN Secretary-General and the President of the Security Council, condemned the US attack on a residential area in Sirik County, Hormozgan, which according to Tehran occurred during a wedding ceremony and resulted in the martyrdom and injury of dozens of civilians, including a child, and declared it a clear violation of international humanitarian law and an instance of a war crime.
2026-09-03 21:28
News Service NYT: US Navy in Region Trapped in "Logistical Nightmare"

The New York Times, referring to the consequences of the US-Iran war, reported that Iran's attacks have severely disrupted the US Navy's support and logistical supply network in the region, turning the supply of fuel, food, and equipment for American vessels into a complex, costly, and high-risk operation.
2026-09-03 21:23
News Service Israeli Media Reveals Disagreement in Tel Aviv; Lieberman Called for a Preemptive War Against Hezbollah in 2017

An Israeli newspaper, publishing details of a confidential meeting minute, has revealed a disagreement among senior officials of the Zionist regime about starting a war with Hezbollah in 2017, a document showing that Avigdor Lieberman, then Minister of War, called for a preemptive strike, but the Chief of Staff of the Army and other military commanders opposed the plan.
2026-09-03 21:18
News Service Participation of Shia Council of Southern California in Major American Muslim Charity Conference

At the annual American Muslim charity conference with the presence of members of the "Shia Council of Southern California," Mehdi Hasan, a journalist and member of the council, delivered a speech, and participants, citing the words of Imam Ali (a.s.), emphasized the Islamic community's commitment to charity, aiding the underprivileged, and defending the truth.
2026-09-03 21:14
News Service From Wedding Ceremony to Mourning; Trace of Attacks on Wedding Ceremonies in America's Wars

From Afghanistan and Iraq to Yemen and now Iran, wedding ceremonies, which should symbolize joy and the beginning of a shared life, have in some cases become scenes of civilian death. Some of these attacks have been directly attributed to US forces, and others to the operations of military coalitions supported by Washington.
2026-09-03 21:09
News Service Wall Street Journal: Trump Weighs Ending the War with Iran

The Wall Street Journal and Reuters, in separate reports, wrote that simultaneously with a sharp decline in Trump's popularity and Republican concerns about the negative impact of the war on the midterm election voter base, senior White House advisors are attempting to prevent the confrontation with Iran from becoming a heavy political burden at the ballot box by establishing a "temporary calm" until November.
2026-09-03 18:29
News Service 25 Years After September 11; The Story of Long Island Muslims: Hatred, Fear, and Healing

Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, Muslims in the Long Island region of New York State still recall the bitter memories of the days when they suddenly went from ordinary citizens to potential suspects.
2026-09-03 18:22
News Service Zionist Regime Admits to Severe Budget Shortage for War

Hebrew media revealed an unprecedented financial crisis in the army of the Zionist regime and a debt of 15 billion shekels to the defense industries, a fundamental challenge that, in addition to the imminent halt of production lines for Merkava tank and artillery ammunition, has seriously disrupted the regime's operational capability on multiple fronts and its programs for confrontation with Iran.
2026-09-03 18:14