Report / A Visit with Dangerous Agenda: What Does Lebanon’s Aoun Seek in the US?

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has visited Washington at the US President Donald Trump's invitation and is planned to meet him at the White House today, only a few weeks after signing the US-brokerded deal with Israel.

By Mohammad Javad Akhavan

Geography of strait speaks for itself

If we look at the map of the physical geography of our beloved country and carefully examine the position of the Strait of Hormuz on it, an important truth becomes evident: the Strait of Hormuz is not merely a waterway, but the natural, submerged continuation of the body of the Iranian Plateau

Report / Trump’s Hormuz Gamble Fails: Why Do Markets No Longer Trust Washington’s Promises?

As oil prices surged again over the past few days following rejuvenated clashes in the Persian Gulf and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to tanker traffic, the International Energy Agency issued a warning on Friday about a high probability of market shortages in the months ahead.

Report: As Hormuz Crisis Re-erupts, Food Security Alarm Rings in Persian Gulf

The return of tensions to the Strait of Hormuz amid US aggression against Iran is no longer just a threat to the world oil markets, and it is gradually unleashing a comprehensive crisis in the supply chain, sea trade, and the good security of the Persian Gulf Arab states. If oil price spikes used to be the top concern in the past, experts now warn of disruptions to essential goods, food supplies, agricultural inputs, and industrial raw materials, a threat that could trigger a fresh wave of inflation and even shortages across the region’s import-dependent economies.

Fate of Palestinians in Gaza: emigration or death?

It is impossible to say with confidence that Palestinians in Gaza can endure much longer without solutions that remain nowhere in sight.

Moment by moment coverage of the funeral ceremony at the holy Razavi shrine

After the magnificent and epic funeral processions of the sacred body of the martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Qom, Najaf al-Ashraf, and Karbala al-Mu'alla, today the funeral and burial ceremony of the sacred body of the martyred leader of Iran will be held in Mashhad and at the holy Razavi shrine.

"A Father to His Nation": ABNA Correspondent Ali Reports From Jamkaran as Millions Gather for Final Farewell in Qom + VIDEO

As the funeral procession for the martyred leader of the revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei continued its solemn journey across Iran, millions gathered once again in the holy city of Qom for a final farewell.

"Hearts of Millions Within Those Coffins": ABNA Reporter's Emotional Farewell From Tehran Musalla

As funeral prayers concluded at the Grand Musalla, the crowds continued to pour in. ABNA correspondent Zainab, who hardly made it to enter the Musalla for live coverage due to massive crowd, experienced an overwhelming moment when her eyes suddenly fell upon the coffins of the martyred leader and his family members.

Red Flag of Retribution Flies Over Najaf as Millions Await Historic Farewell to Ayatollah Khamenei + VIDEO

With just two hours remaining until the official start of the funeral ceremony, time itself appears to have come to a standstill in the holy city of Najaf.

Moment by moment coverage of the historic funeral procession of the martyred leader of Iran in Iraq

The funeral ceremony for the sacred body of the martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution and his martyred family is being held today in Iraq.

Million-Strong Funeral Procession for Ayatollah Khamenei Set to Begin in Najaf as Iraq Prepares for Historic Ceremony + VIDEO

Just hours before the commencement of a monumental funeral procession, the holy city of Najaf is already overflowing with mourners who have converged from across Iraq to pay their final respects to Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

Live coverage: Historic farewell of the people of Qom to the martyred Imam + Videos and images

Today, Qom—the city of Karimeh Ahl al-Bayt—bears a different air. The circle of devotees has embraced a blood-stained jewel, as the people of this city of blood and uprising bid farewell to their warrior leader.

Live updates: Funeral procession of Iran's martyred leader – a grand farewell to the Imam

Tehran rose today not for a sorrowful farewell, but in response to the call: "We must rise." The capital is crowded with shoulders carrying the body of the nation's martyred leader like a crown jewel — a living testament that the crimson path of martyrdom will not halt until the avenging call of the Promised One is answered.

Moment-by-Moment: Martyred Leader's Historic Farewell Day 1+ Video & Images

Since this morning, the doors of Tehran's Musalla have been opened to the general public, marking the first day of the public bidding farewell to their martyred Imam.

Iranians Open Homes, Prepare Streets as Nation Prepares for the Public Farewell to Martyred Leader + Video

From Tehran to Mashhad, a nation transforms itself into a vast mourning camp, with every home becoming a service station for pilgrims flooding in for the final rites.

Report / Iraq Crackdown on Corruption: Ex-officials Detained, Billions in Cash and Gold Recovered

Sunday morning, the Iraqi capital Baghdad woke up with the biggest security operation of recent years. The operation opened inside and around the Green Zone and a number of provinces with detention of a number of current and former members of parliament and previous government officials.

Report: World Militaries Copying Iran Model for Drone Power

The recent Israeli-American war of aggression against Iran was not a simple military confrontation. For many world armies, it was a grand training ground. One of the key lessons of this conflict was the decisive role of the drones in the modern warfare, something now pushing many countries to fast develop their drone power.

Report / Love of Imam Hussein Gathers Us: Ashura 2026 Marked Across the World

As the days of Ashura mourning arrive, followers of Imam Hussein's school of freedom around the world have held various ceremonies honoring the grandson of Prophet Muhammad and the martyrs of Karbala. Reports indicate this year's Ashura commemorations took place in over 50 countries, and beyond Shiite-majority nations like Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, and Bahrain, ...

Report / Re-Shuffling the Cards: How’s Iran Established its Rules after Recent Clashes?

The latest round of Iran-Israeli tensions was not simply a limited military encounter, but, as regional and international observers suggest, it bore signs of a transformation in the principles ruling the confrontation of the two sides. While the Israeli regime has always tried to take the initiative in various fields and give a massive response to any threat, the recent developments have indicated that this is changing.

Report: Return of Missiles to Skies of Persian Gulf

While the US President Donald Trump everyday talks about being close to a deal with Iran, the developments on the ground suggest that there is a considerable distance between these claims and the field realities. The course of developments shows that not only the regional atmosphere is not going to a de-escalation, but also the new American military actions pave the way to the return of the dangerous cycle of conflict and instability.

Report / Baku Denies Hosting Israeli Forces During Iran War: Why is Tehran Concerned?

Recently, CNN in an exclusive report citing informed sources said that during the 40-day war, Israel secretly stationed its military and intelligence forces in Azerbaijan, a neighbor of Iran. The move is part of a massive network of secret military bases and outposts across the region to back the operations against Iran.

Report: Signs Show Netanyahu Coordinated Attacks on Iran with the US

As the Israeli regime launched new military aggression against Iran, once again the fingers of blame are pointed to Washington. Though media outlets said that the US claimed Trump last night asked Netanyahu to avoid attacks on Iran, after Israeli airstrikes on parts of Iran, signs are emerging about Israeli coordination with the US in its attacks.

Report: With His Move against Arms of Resistance Groups, Iraq’s Al-Sadr is Playing in Trump’s Game

As Iraq moved across the tough political crisis surrounding the government formation, the restriction of arms to the government has topped the Iraqi political debate. Interestingly, this time, the driving factor behind this debate is not Washington but Muqtada al-Sadr, the self-isolated religious leader who is increasingly turning hostile to factions opposing the American occupation forces on the Iraqi soil.

Six failures of Trump war on Iran

Three months on, US internal intelligence assessments, independent satellite evaluations, global economic data, and domestic polling surveys paint a sharply different picture. Based on credible Western and international sources, this analysis examines six areas in which the stated objectives of the war have not been achieved, and in several cases have produced outcomes directly contrary to American interests.

Report: How’s Iran War Taking Its Toll on European Economies?

- The US-Israeli war on Iran and its strategic consequences, especially the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have yielded an economic quake rattling the European trade infrastructures.

Report / Tel Aviv on Sexual Violence Blacklist: International Laws and Crisis of Israeli Impunity

Israel's name is so synonymous with crimes that almost on every list, the biggest violators of the basic human rights in the wars are the Israelis.

Report / Iran’s Frozen Assets in Qatar: Pressure Lever or Key to Agreement?

Amid growing speculations about a potential Iran-US deal, the surprise visit to Qatar of chief negotiators Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Iranian parliament speaker, and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, has brought to attention the issue of frozen Iranian money in the Arab state as the one of the main preconditions for a possible agreement.

Report: Why’s Trump Called Off Another Planned Iran Attack?

In the last hours of Monday, a message published by the US President Donald Trump surprised all. He in a TruthSocial post said that he had a plan to resume Iran war, but he delayed the attacks for now, claiming that his decision was driven by calls from Emirati, Qatari, and Saudi leaders who asked him to avoid further escalation.

Is Trump’s diplomacy a ruse?

Despite diplomatic efforts, mainly involving Pakistan, to secure a permanent end to the US-Israeli war on Iran, President Donald Trump appears determined to maintain pressure on Tehran rather than seek a lasting political settlement.

Why renewed war on Iran would shatter global markets more than Tehran

I’ve spent the last two months glued to the trading screens as an investment banker, watching oil swing wildly like a pendulum in a storm. It touched $120 a barrel amid fresh tensions, dipped back toward $80 on de-escalation hopes, and clawed its way above $100 again.