Analysis / Economic to Military Pressure: Six Options Turkey Wields against Israel

Tensions between Turkey and Israeli regime in recent weeks have gone beyond political dispute over Gaza war and have elevated to a more direct confrontation over Syrian future, military influence in the region, Eastern Mediterranean, and region's security formation. However, some analysts suggest that in the current conditions, Ankara does not seek to engage directly in war, rather, it seeks to activate a combination of legal, diplomatic, economic, abs military instruments to increase Tel Aviv's costs of actions and at the same time steer clear of controlled clash.

Analysis / Washington’s dilemma over Iran: Avoiding war or avoiding a deal?

An analysis of the behavior and statements of US government officials indicates that Washington is effectively at a loss over how to deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran and is caught between the options of war and a deal.

Report / Twilight of US Hegemony: Decline Felt at Home

The war of aggression against Iran has turned US's continued military footprint in the region into a strategic challenge. Over six months of combat, major US bases became easy targets for Tehran’s powerful missiles, according to reports. The Pentagon is now being forced to pull back troops, draw down to its lowest troop levels since 2003, and shell out $5 billion in reconstruction costs.

Analysis / Expensive weapons: Heavy price of fake security in Persian Gulf

In the latest example of lucrative U.S. arms deals with the Arab countries of the Persian Gulf, the U.S. State Department has approved the possible sale of four KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling aircraft to Qatar for a staggering $4.5 billion.

Analysis: Trump’s New Sanctions Plan against Iran Futile, Observers Argue

Donald Trump’s declaration of a new “economic war” and fresh sanctions blockade against Iran comes with pledges of the toughest penalties in US history. Yet even inside the US, serious doubts are mounting over whether the strategy will actually work. Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent contend that the latest financial crackdown on Tehran will force it to back down.

Analysis: Iran’s Weapons Arsenal Redefining Deterrence Power

In the shadow of the informal ceasefire between Iran and the US and continuation of no war, no peace condition, the weapons stockpiles have become one of the most important issues discussed by military analysts.

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.

Report / Three Missing Iranian Pilots: Is US Involved?

Several months after the Iranian air force’s successful strike at American targets in Qatar at the outset of the 40-day war, the fate of the pilots from two fighter jets hit on their return route has entered a new phase.

Report / 60-day Ceasefire Ends: What Do Western and World Media Say about Trump’s Dilemma?

The 60-day US-Iran memorandum of understanding that was supposed to be a pathway to ending the war and resolving outstanding disputes expired Monday without a tangible breakthrough, casting the prospects for a truce deeper into uncertainty.

Report / Iran’s Ghalibaf in Baghdad: Common Cases on Table

The visit to Iraq of the Iranian parliament speaker Mohammed Bagher Ghalibaf comes at a time the Iranian-Iraqi relations are under influence of an array of sensitive security, economic, and regional cases. Though his official schedule included meetings with senior Iraqi officials, discussing mutual cooperation...

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.

Analysis / Continued US military presence near Iran: An action contrary to Islamabad MoU

The US military presence in West Asia, particularly through its numerous and extensive bases in the Persian Gulf states, has long been one of the main factors contributing to instability and escalating tensions in the region.

15th International 100-Second Film Festival Holds Successful Workshops Across Iran, Pakistan, and Kashmir

The 15th International 100-Second Film Festival successfully conducted workshops across three countries—Pakistan, Indian-administered Kashmir, and Iran—coordinated by ABNA correspondent Zainab Askari, drawing hundreds of media professionals and filmmakers. The Qom workshop alone brought together over 35 participants from more than seven countries for intensive training in scriptwriting, documentary production, and AI filmmaking, as part of the festival's pre-event program leading up to the August 26 submission deadline. This year's international section carries the theme "Children affected by war around the world," with a special category for Minab school children offering a 3000 Euro prize.

ABNA Reporters Ali and Zainab File from Najaf to Karbala Path at Night amid War as Pilgrims Carry Red Flags of Resistance

At nearly midnight with temperatures still at 39 degrees Celsius, ABNA correspondents Ali and Zainab report from the Najaf to Karbala pilgrimage route, where amidst ongoing bombings, the procession has transformed into a relentless river of humanity and resistance, with pilgrims from around the world carrying red flags

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

Qom journalists and family members of a martyred reporter gathered at the Martyrs’ Cemetery in Qom on Reporters’ Day to commemorate Masoud Salimi, a reporter killed in American and Israeli attacks, vowing that his duty—and theirs—ends only in martyrdom, not silence.

ABNA Team Reports from Resting Area on Najaf to Karbala Route as Community Comes Together to Serve Pilgrims

On the procession route from Najaf to Karbala, ABNA correspondent Ali reports from a resting area where pilgrims find relief from the scorching summer heat, with temperatures reaching nearly 40 degrees Celsius at night and even higher during the day, and describes a community where food, water, and shelter are provided free of charge by hosts who consider the pilgrims as guests of Imam Ali and Imam Hussain.

ABNA Team Reports from Imam Khomeini's Residence in Najaf, Where He Was Exiled for 14 Years

Standing outside the humble religious school in Najaf where Imam Khomeini was exiled for nearly 14 years, ABNA correspondent Ali reports on the remarkable story of the first Supreme Leader of Iran, who refused air conditioning and other comforts to remain equal to his fellow students, and from this very place, just 50 meters from the shrine of Imam Ali, began a movement that would change the world.

ABNA Team Reports from Wadi Al-Salam, the Oldest and Largest Cemetery in the World

Standing before the vast expanse of Wadi Al-Salam cemetery in Najaf, ABNA correspondent Ali reports from what is known as the oldest and largest cemetery in the world, spanning over six square kilometers with more than six million people buried here, including several prophets, making it one of the most sacred sites for Muslims worldwide.

ABNA Team Finally Arrives at Holy Shrine of Imam Ali, Describing It as Their Father's House

After a long and eventful journey, the ABNA team has finally arrived at the holy shrine of Imam Ali in Najaf, with correspondent Ali describing the sacred site as "our father's house" and struggling to put into words the overwhelming feeling of comfort, safety, and belonging that pilgrims experience upon reaching this most revered place.

ABNA Team Fails to Negotiate Exit as Iraqi Host Insists They Stay for Meals and Prayers

As the ABNA team attempted to leave their Iraqi host's home near the shrine of Imam Ali, they found themselves unable to negotiate their way out as the generous host insisted they stay for meals and prayers, and in a heartfelt turn of events, the host gifted Ali his own keffiyeh from Mashhad, leaving the team deeply moved.

ABNA Team Moved by Iraqi Little Girl's Gesture as They Leave Host's Home to Head Toward Shrine of Imam Ali

As the ABNA team prepared to leave their Iraqi host's home and head toward the holy shrine of Imam Ali, they were overwhelmed by a touching farewell gesture from a little Iraqi girl who brought them cold water, which Ali described as the best goodbye gift they could have received.

ABNA's Ali Says We thought We Were "Kidnapped" by Iraqi Host as Overwhelming Hospitality on Display Near Shrine of Imam Ali

After being warmly welcomed into the home of a generous Iraqi host, ABNA correspondent Ali humorously remarked that he and his team were not just invited but practically "kidnapped," as their host begged them to come and receive the honor of hosting those who are guests of Imam Ali (AS), a reflection of the extraordinary hospitality that defines Iraqi and Shia culture.

Iraqi Hospitality Shines as Local Man Opens Home to ABNA Reporter and Fellow Pilgrims Near Shrine of Imam Ali

Just getting off a bus in Najaf, ABNA correspondent Ali experienced firsthand the renowned hospitality of Iraqi Shias when a local gentleman offered his home, meals, and transportation to the team and fellow pilgrims, a gesture that Ali described as common in this part of the world but perhaps surprising to Western audiences.

ABNA Team Arrives in Iraq as Scorching Temperatures Greet Pilgrims Minutes Away from Shrine of Imam Ali

Ali Reports from Shalamcheh Border Amid Heavy Crowds Just Hours After US Attack Kills Two Iranian Soldiers

In the early hours of the morning at 2:30 AM, ABNA correspondent Ali reports from the Shalamcheh border crossing between Iran and Iraq, where despite a deadly US attack just a day ago that killed two Iranian soldiers and injured a dozen pilgrims, the crowds continue to grow heavier with each passing minute.

Commonalities of Arbaeen with Major Global Rituals

Arbaeen, as one of the world's largest religious and human gatherings, draws millions of pilgrims from various countries to Karbala each year; a ritual in which walking, voluntary service, mourning, and popular solidarity are seen at the highest level. Among the world's great and well-known ceremonies, there are rituals that share similarities with Arbaeen in some respects, although each has developed within its own specific religious and historical context.

Report / Arbaeen Under Shadow of US Hostilities: What’s Going on in Iraq?

This year's Arbaeen is being observed in Iraq's holy cities of Karbala and Najaf while the US imposed war on Iran has immersed the region in growing insecurity. Reports suggest that though the war and instability have influenced the world's largest religious congregation this year, it has not forced its cancelation.

Analysis: India, from an Importer of Israeli Arms to Israel’s Strategic Partner

While the world public opinion and rights organizations call for the world to stop arming the Israeli war machine amid its increasing crimes in Gaza and other parts of West Asia, reports suggest that some countries are turning a deaf ear to this demand by boosting Tel Aviv’s military strength.