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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 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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Analysis: Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s Mode Shift from Reaction to Action

The latest remarks of the secretary-general of Iran's Supreme National Security Council General Mohsen Rezaei about setting a new "prohibited zone" around the Strait of Hormuz is a significant signal of shift in Tehran's approach to managing the Persian Gulf crisis. This shift demonstrates that Iran is no longer on a defensive mode in dealing with the US pressure and sea blockade and that now it sets new rules for the navigation in the region.
Iran's Hajj Organization: Umrah pilgrimages set to resume October 7

The first phase of sending Iranian Umrah pilgrims is expected to begin on October 7 and end on December 11.
Video: Iranian Intelligence Services have Dismantled several Terrorist Cells within the Country

Iranian Intelligence Services have Dismantled several Terrorist Cells within the Country Suicide vests and Explosives were seized Iranian Intelligence Services believe the CIA has launched Covert Operations aimed at sowing Instability in the Country

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Photos: Funeral ceremony for 100 Palestinian martyrs in Gaza

AhlulBayt News Agency: A funeral ceremony was held for 100 Palestinian martyrs whose bodies were recovered from under the rubble in the Zaytoun neighborhood of Gaza after a period of time, with the presence of their families and the people of the area.
Photos: Presence of Martyr Imam's art works publications at 27th Baghdad International Book Fair

AhlulBayt News Agency: The 27th Baghdad International Book Fair opened in the Iraqi capital with the participation of publishers and cultural institutions from various countries. Dar al-Thawra al-Islamiyyah (the Office for the Preservation and Publication of the Works of the Martyr Imam, Seyyed Ali Khamenei) is present at this cultural event under the slogan "We are alive through your thought."
Photos: Yemeni Forces Target Saudi Military Convoy With Ballistic Missiles

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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.
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Papers

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
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

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: Ansarullah Says Brigade 55 Has Fallen in Major Victory Over Saudi-Backed Forces

Brigade 55 has now fallen completely, and Yemen's Ansar Allah are achieving great victories over the mercenaries of the Saudi Wahhabi entity.
12:49 2026-09-08
Video: Peace of Imam Hasan (a.s.); A logical decision to preserve Islam

AhlulBayt News Agency: The peace of Imam Hasan (a.s.) was a decision arising from the actual circumstances of the Islamic society, carried out in accordance with logic and expediency, and with the accompaniment of Imam Hussain (a.s.). In a situation where military victory was not possible for Imam Hasan (a.s.), continuing the war could have led to the elimination of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) and the loss of the capacities of authentic Islam.
12:23 2026-09-08
Qassam Brigades presents scenes from participation of "Omar Ismail Al-Sharif" Smiling Martyr, in battles of N Gaza

The Qassam Brigades presents scenes from the participation of "Omar Ismail Al-Sharif" the Smiling Martyr, in the battles of northern Gaza during the Al-Aqsa Flood battle.
11:59 2026-09-08

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CulturalAnalysis: Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s Mode Shift from Reaction to Action

The latest remarks of the secretary-general of Iran's Supreme National Security Council General Mohsen Rezaei about setting a new "prohibited zone" around the Strait of Hormuz is a significant signal of shift in Tehran's approach to managing the Persian Gulf crisis. This shift demonstrates that Iran is no longer on a defensive mode in dealing with the US pressure and sea blockade and that now it sets new rules for the navigation in the region.
2026-09-08 13:22
News Service Ansarullah Warns No Saudi Facility Is Safe Amid Escalating Yemen Conflict

A senior member of Yemen’s Ansarullah Resistance Movement has warned that there is no longer any safe place in Saudi Arabia, saying the kingdom’s vital facilities are legitimate targets
2026-09-08 13:19
CulturalThe broken illusion: US fails to subdue Iran in war

Washington said the war would force Iran to surrender. Instead, after months of strikes, US officials now warn of rising costs, depleted missile stocks, and an Iran that remains strong.
2026-09-08 13:16
News Service Video: Ansarullah Says Brigade 55 Has Fallen in Major Victory Over Saudi-Backed Forces

Brigade 55 has now fallen completely, and Yemen's Ansar Allah are achieving great victories over the mercenaries of the Saudi Wahhabi entity.
2026-09-08 12:49
News Service Kata'ib Hezbollah: Yemen's retaliatory operations supported against Saudi aggression

Iraqi anti-terror resistance group Kata’ib Hezbollah has voiced support for retaliatory operations carried out by the Yemeni armed forces in response to ongoing deadly Saudi aggression targeting the Arab Peninsula nation.
2026-09-08 12:30
News Service Video: Peace of Imam Hasan (a.s.); A logical decision to preserve Islam

AhlulBayt News Agency: The peace of Imam Hasan (a.s.) was a decision arising from the actual circumstances of the Islamic society, carried out in accordance with logic and expediency, and with the accompaniment of Imam Hussain (a.s.). In a situation where military victory was not possible for Imam Hasan (a.s.), continuing the war could have led to the elimination of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) and the loss of the capacities of authentic Islam.
2026-09-08 12:23
News Service Iran's Hajj Organization: Umrah pilgrimages set to resume October 7

The first phase of sending Iranian Umrah pilgrims is expected to begin on October 7 and end on December 11.
2026-09-08 12:12
News Service Bahrain revolutionary groups : Targeting religious scholars is declaration of war against Shia identity

Revolutionary currents and groups in Bahrain warned that targeting religious scholars is a declaration of war by the Al Khalifa regime against the Shia identity.
2026-09-08 12:03
News Service Qassam Brigades presents scenes from participation of "Omar Ismail Al-Sharif" Smiling Martyr, in battles of N Gaza

The Qassam Brigades presents scenes from the participation of "Omar Ismail Al-Sharif" the Smiling Martyr, in the battles of northern Gaza during the Al-Aqsa Flood battle.
2026-09-08 11:59
News Service Statement by Yemeni Armed Forces Targeting of Aramco, Abha, Najran, Economic City, Jizan, Khamis Mushait Air Base

In response to this brutal aggression and to counter this comprehensive escalation with a comprehensive escalation, the Yemeni Armed Forces carried out a qualitative and extensive military operation targeting Aramco facilities in Abha, Najran, the Economic City, and Jizan, as well as Khamis Mushait Air Base, with dozens of ballistic missiles and drones.
2026-09-08 11:21