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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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Senior cleric: US warmongering has changed power balance in favor of Iran

Turning to the recent developments in West Asia region, Tehran's Provisional Friday Prayers Leader Hojjatoleslam Mohammad Hassan Aboutorabi-Fard says US warmongering policy has changed the balance of power in favor of Iran.
IRGC destroys US unmanned vessel in Strait of Hormuz

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has announced that it had struck and destroyed a US unmanned surface vessel at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz.
General Ozmaei: Any hostile move will be targeted

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy Brigadier General Ali Ozmaei has emphasized that any hostile move would be targeted.

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Photos: Opening ceremony of "Hazrat Zainab" prayer hall at Fatima Masoumeh in Qom

AhlulBayt News Agency: The Hazrat Zainab (s.a.) prayer hall, located in the basement of the Courtyard of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) at the Holy Shrine of Hazrat Fatemeh Masoumeh (s.a.), with a capacity of nearly 8,000 square meters, was inaugurated on the sidelines of the National Pilgrimage Council meeting with the presence of the Deputy of the Holy Shrine.
Photos: First Vice President visits Hazrat Masoumeh Holy Shrine

AhlulBayt News Agency: Mohammad Reza Aref, the First Vice President, during his provincial visit to Qom, visited the holy shrine of Hazrat Fatemeh Masoumeh (s.a.) and paid tribute to the scholars and martyrs buried in the holy shrine.
Photos: Rebuilding homes in Gaza with clay, wood, plastic

AhlulBayt News Agency: Palestinians in Gaza, amid a shortage of construction materials, are rebuilding homes and shops destroyed in the war using handmade clay bricks, wood, fabric, and plastic, working among the rubble.

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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.
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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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: Muslim's responsibility toward cry of oppressed

AhlulBayt News Agency: Verse 75 of Surah An-Nisa, with a reproachful tone, holds believers responsible for the suffering of oppressed men, women, and children who are trapped under the domination of tyrants, and deems indifference to their cry for help incompatible with religious logic. Additionally, in a narration from the Holy Prophet (PBUH), it is stated: "Whoever hears a man calling out for help from the Muslims and does not respond to his call, is not a Muslim."
11:19 2026-09-09
Video: Palestinian Children Find Moments of Joy Amid Ongoing War in Gaza

11:11 2026-09-09
Video: Israeli Forces Brutally Assault Young Palestinian Before Arrest in Anata

Occupation forces brutally assault a young man before arresting him in the town of Anata, northeast of occupied Al-Quds.
11:05 2026-09-09

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News Service Senior cleric: US warmongering has changed power balance in favor of Iran

Turning to the recent developments in West Asia region, Tehran's Provisional Friday Prayers Leader Hojjatoleslam Mohammad Hassan Aboutorabi-Fard says US warmongering policy has changed the balance of power in favor of Iran.
2026-09-11 15:04
News Service IRGC destroys US unmanned vessel in Strait of Hormuz

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy has announced that it had struck and destroyed a US unmanned surface vessel at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz.
2026-09-11 15:01
News Service General Ozmaei: Any hostile move will be targeted

Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Navy Brigadier General Ali Ozmaei has emphasized that any hostile move would be targeted.
2026-09-11 14:59
News Service General Rezaei: Trace of US-Israeli pressure is evident in Board of Governors' anti-Iran resolution

The Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council stated that the fingerprints of the US and Zionist pressure are evident in the Board of Governors' anti-Iran resolution.
2026-09-11 14:56
News Service Araghchi: American people deserve better than footing bill for Israel’s wars

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says that the American people should not have to bear the cost of wars fought by Israel, while highlighting Iran’s attacks on US military facilities in the region.
2026-09-11 14:54
News Service Infographic: Protecting Human Dignity in War

AhlulBayt News Agency: The Holy Quran outlines a clear framework for defense and confrontation in the face of oppression and enmity—a framework based on defending the oppressed, honoring human life, observing justice, adhering to covenants, and keeping the path of peace open.
2026-09-09 12:47
News Service Photos: Opening ceremony of "Hazrat Zainab" prayer hall at Fatima Masoumeh in Qom

AhlulBayt News Agency: The Hazrat Zainab (s.a.) prayer hall, located in the basement of the Courtyard of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) at the Holy Shrine of Hazrat Fatemeh Masoumeh (s.a.), with a capacity of nearly 8,000 square meters, was inaugurated on the sidelines of the National Pilgrimage Council meeting with the presence of the Deputy of the Holy Shrine.
2026-09-09 12:11
News Service Video: Muslim's responsibility toward cry of oppressed

AhlulBayt News Agency: Verse 75 of Surah An-Nisa, with a reproachful tone, holds believers responsible for the suffering of oppressed men, women, and children who are trapped under the domination of tyrants, and deems indifference to their cry for help incompatible with religious logic. Additionally, in a narration from the Holy Prophet (PBUH), it is stated: "Whoever hears a man calling out for help from the Muslims and does not respond to his call, is not a Muslim."
2026-09-09 11:19
News Service Foreign ministry adopts policies for fast, low-cost visas to facilitate pilgrimage to Iran

Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei announced that the ministry has adopted policies for the fast and low-cost visas issuance to facilitate pilgrimage to Iran’s holy sites for foreign visitors.
2026-09-09 11:15
News Service Video: Palestinian Children Find Moments of Joy Amid Ongoing War in Gaza

2026-09-09 11:11