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.

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.

Report: Eastern View of SCO to Aggression against Iran

The US aggression against Iran that these days has started attacks on infrastructure has become one of the key tests for the international security order, especially for regional organizations, to an extent that reaction of the powers to this war has more than ever revealed the gap between unilateralism and multilateralism supporters.

MWM Leaders Hold Key Meetings with Political, Tribal, and Academic Figures in Balochistan

Central leader of Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen Pakistan, Allama Maqsood Ali Domki, along with MWM Balochistan Provincial President Allama Sohail Akbar Shirazi, held a series of meetings with various political, tribal, social, and academic personalities in Quetta to discuss the overall situation in the country and the province's law and order.

Asgharia Org Women’s Wing Concludes Three-Day General Council Workshop in Ranipur City

The three-day General Council educational and training workshop, organized by the Women’s Wing of Asgharia Organization Pakistan, concluded successfully in Ranipur City, drawing active participation from council members representing multiple districts of Sindh. The session was designed to strengthen organizational skills, deepen religious and intellectual understanding, raise constitutional awareness, and reaffirm the vital role of women within an Islamic societal framework.

Report / On a Shaky Ground: Where Will Newly-inked US-Saudi Nuclear Agreement Head?

The agreement that was supposed to initiate a new chapter of civilian nuclear cooperation between the US and Saudi Arabia has faced serious questions less than a day after being inked.

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.