Pakistani Delegation Visits ABNA Office, Vows to Keep Martyred Leader's Mission Alive No Matter the Cost

A delegation from Pakistan's Asgari Organization visited the ABNA news agency office to share their experiences and reflections following the martyrdom of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. Describing the atmosphere in Pakistan as comparable to Ashura, they spoke of a nation united in grief, a youth fueled by the spirit of revenge, and a leader whose martyrdom awakened millions who had never known him before.

International Scholars and Students Gather in Qom to Honor Martyred Leader in Commemorative Ceremony + VIDEO

A commemorative ceremony for the martyred leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, was held at the Holy Shrine of Lady Masoumeh s.a in Qom, drawing a diverse international crowd of scholars, researchers, and students from around the world. Organized by several international institutions, the event served as a testament to the leader's global influence and the unity of the Islamic world in the face of global arrogance.

By Sahar Dadjoo

Iran's Hormuz leverage is a "genuine asymmetric equaliser" no other card can match: Italian analyst

In an interview, Silvia Boltuc, an Italian geopolitical analyst and Managing Director of Special Eurasia, examines the collapse of the US-Iran memorandum after Washington's July strikes.

Afghan Dignitary Says Leader Was Not Just for Iran but for Entire Islamic World

As funeral ceremonies continued in the capital, ABNA correspondent spoke with an Afghan dignitary who had traveled to Tehran to pay respects to the martyred leader. Describing him as an international figure, he said the leader was not just for Iran but for the entire Islamic world, particularly for the people of Afghanistan.

"He Was a Man of Action, Not Words": Pakistani Broadcaster Says Leader Sacrificed Himself So Followers Would Never Accept Humiliation

As the funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei continued in the capital, ABNA correspondent spoke with Tayyaba Bukhari, a prominent Pakistani religious broadcaster and head of a charitable foundation, who had traveled to Tehran to pay her respects. She described the leader as a man of action who sacrificed his life so that his followers would never accept humiliation and disgrace.

"This Is the Second Karbala": Pakistani Young Man Says Supreme Leader Renewed Imam Hussain's Sacrifice

Among the millions gathered at the Jamkaran Mosque for the final farewell to Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, ABNA correspondent Zainab spoke with a young man from Lahore, Pakistan, who described the leader's martyrdom as a renewal of Karbala and his sacrifice as equal to that of Imam Hussain a.s

"He Did Not Bow Before the Oppressor": Pakistani Mourner Pays Tearful Tribute to Martyred Leader at Jamkaran Funeral Ceremony

As millions gathered at the Jamkaran Mosque for the final farewell to Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, ABNA correspondent Zainab spoke with mourners from around the world. Among them was a Pakistani woman whose tearful words captured the depth of grief felt across nations – describing the martyred leader as a father to the entire Muslim world and comparing his sacrifice to that of Imam Hussain.

Sadr Secretary-General: Martyred Leader's Funeral Is a Global Civilizational Phenomenon, Signaling Western Order's Decline

The head of the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization’s Office in Qom and Secretary-General of the Sadr World Prize described the funeral of the Martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution as a “global civilizational phenomenon,” saying the massive funeral procession not only demonstrated the manifestation of Ummah-building and the regeneration of the Resistance Front’s social capital, but also signaled the emergence of a new global order and the decline of the legitimacy of Western civilization.

Pakistani-Norwegian Mourner at Leader's Funeral: I Will Never Forgive Those Who Killed My Leader

A woman from Azad Kashmir, Pakistan living in Norway for 34 years describes the moment she learned of the martyrdom as the saddest day of her life and says she came to Tehran to thank her leader for teaching her to stand for justice.

Indonesian Representative at Leader's Funeral: His Martyrdom Opened Eyes of World to Truth

Representative from Indonesia declares that the martyrdom of Ayatollah Khamenei has shattered global propaganda and united the Muslim world against oppression.

A Decade Later, Kashmir's Chant of 'La Ilaha Illallah' Still Echoes as Resistance Outlives Its Voices

Ten years ago in Kashmir, protesters chanting "What is our relation with Iran? — La ilaha illallah" burned Israeli and American flags to condemn the killing of civilians and children. Today, with Gaza and Lebanon in ruins and the same playbook of violence repeating, those voices may be gone — but their resistance has only grown stronger.

At Iran's Tandoor House, Muslim Women Serve Up Tradition, Health, and Resistance on the Eve of Ghadeer

On the blessed days of Ghadeer, Muslim women from across the Islamic world gathered at the largest Tandoor House in Iran — not merely to share food, but to revive tradition, preserve heritage, promote health, and strengthen the spirit of resistance. In traditional vessels and with ancestral recipes, they turned a meal into a message.

On Ghadeer Eve at Lady Masuma’s Shrine, Iranian Women Renew a Sisterly Covenant of Resistance

While the enemy expected silence and withdrawal, the women of Iran gathered at the shrine of Lady Masuma (sa) on the eve of Ghadeer to declare that neither martyrdom nor sorrow ends their path. In a sisterly covenant, they pledged to continue the way of martyred leaders — with faith, presence, and unwavering resistance.

At Seventeen on the Front Lines: A Story of Mojtaba Khamenei’s Youth in War

At just seventeen, while most teenagers were dreaming of their future, Mojtaba Khamenei stood on the front lines of a war.

Ex-Pentagon Officer to ABNA: Iran Dominates Gulf, US Warships May Never Return

A new regional order favorable to Iran is taking shape, and U.S. warships may never return to the Gulf, former Pentagon officer David Paine told ABNA.

Why the World's Ummah Has Chosen Iran's Streets + Video

For over two and a half months, the streets of Iran have witnessed something unprecedented. Under the single banner of "Ummat-e-Wahida" (One Ummah), people from Madagascar to Myanmar, Tanzania to Pakistan, India to Nigeria, and across the Arab world have gathered as soldiers of a shared conviction. They have come to declare a truth that transcends borders: this is not Iran's battle alone. It is the war between all of Haqq and all of Kufr.

Iranian female doctor’s account of scientific progress, love for homeland, and hijab

Mandana Pourian is an Iranian physician and a graduate of Farzanegan School. She won first place in the Kharazmi Scientific Festival, earned a national silver medal in the Biology Olympiad, and ranked first in the pre-internship examination.

From narrative to reality: U.S. journalist recounts Iran visit, challenges Western media portrayals

Wyatt Reed, an American journalist and correspondent for The Grayzone known for his reporting on U.S. foreign policy and international conflicts, offers a firsthand account that challenges prevailing Western narratives about Iran. Reed traveled to Iran in April 2026 as part of a delegation of international reporters, visiting sites damaged in attacks attributed to the United States and Israel. Drawing on his on-the-ground observations...

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Brazilian analyst: US military superiority fails to guarantee decisive outcome against Iran

Lourival Sant'Anna, Brazilian war correspondent, international affairs analyst for CNN Brasil, and columnist for Estadão, examines the strategic, political, and geopolitical dimensions of the recent US-Israel aggression against Iran.

Foreign Students Stand with Iran Amid Ongoing War: "You Are Not Alone" +Video

For over two and a half months, Iranians have taken to the streets night after night, but they are not alone. Foreign students from countries such as Azerbaijan, Nigeria, Pakistan, India and elsewhere have chosen to remain in the Islamic Republic, voicing their solidarity with Iranians and condemning what they describe as the illegal actions of global arrogance led by the United States.

Expert: No Military Solution for Strait of Hormuz, World Countries Need to Cooperate with Iran

For Iran, the Strait of Hormuz has taken a defensive aspect in addition to its deterrence aspect. The global economy and security dependence on the energy sources pushes the countries to take into consideration Iran's reservations and regulate their political and economic relations with Tehran based on them. Given the recent statement by the Supreme Leader Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei about the significance of the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz..

New Iraqi PM Has a Challenging Path Ahead

After months of heated talks led by the ruling parliamentary majority the Shiite Coordination Framework (SCF), the Iraqis finally named their new prime minister. While speculations were around prominent figures like ex-PM Nouri al-Maliki, finally a lesser known to the country's politics figure was named: Ali Faleh Kadhim al-Zaydi. Amid these tense conditions, the man has a difficult job ahead and he will grapple with an array of serious challenges ahead both at home and at regional levels.

Expert: Post-war Iran, Region Will Be Way Different

Announcing the ceasefire on the 40th day of the joint US-Israeli aggression on Iran showed that despite the maximum push to bring Iran to its knees, they have run into a dead end in their military operations against Iran. Concerning the ceasefire, its terms, and the situation after it, Alwaght talked to Ahmad Zarean, an Iranian West Asia affairs expert and head of Tehran-based Andisheh Sazan-e-Nour Institute for Strategic Studies. He has asserted that post-war Iran will be way different from that before war since this conflict has established its power regionally and internationally.

Italian archaeologist warns; Failure to condemn attacks on Iran’s heritage makes the world complicit

The recent U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran, which began on February 28, have triggered widespread concern over the safety of the country’s historical and cultural heritage. Reports indicate that prominent sites, including the Golestan Palace and the Naqsh-e Jahan Square, have sustained damage, highlighting the potential for irreversible losses to monuments that reflect centuries of Iranian civilization.

Environmental official warns; Toxic fallout from strikes on Iran to affect region, world

The environmental devastation caused by US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran will not be contained within the country's borders, Arman Khorsand, a senior Iranian environmental official has warned.

Sayyed Nasrallah Through His Son’s Eyes: The Father, Spouse and Human

Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah’s son recalled that he received the news of his father’s martyrdom the same way everyone else did, that is, through television, when Hezbollah’s official statement was broadcast on Al Mayadeen’s screen, even though this was “a scenario I never liked, and I always prayed that he would live long”.