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Israeli Minister Smotrich Calls for Dismantling Palestinian Authority, Seizing All West Bank Territory
Ansarullah Warns Israeli Soldiers in Lebanon Will Remain 'Vulnerable to Daily Killings' Until Complete Withdrawal
Most UN Security Council members slam Israeli offensives in southern Lebanon, call for withdrawal of troops

News Service IRGC Qa'ani Warns Bab al‑Mandab Could Face Hormuz‑Level Restrictions if Israeli Strikes Continue

The commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps Quds Force, Brigadier General Esmail Qa'ani, has warned that the Bab al-Mandab Strait will be subjected to the same traffic restrictions as…
2 June 2026 - 08:25

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Photos: Birth anniversary of Imam Hadi celebrated at Hazrat Abdol-Azim Shrine

According to the AhlulBayt (AS) International News Agency (ABNA) – Birth anniversary of Imam Hadi (a.s.) was celebrated at Hazrat Abdol-Azim (a.s.) Shrine.
First group of Iranian Hajj pilgrims returns home

The first group of Iranian pilgrims returning from the 2026 Hajj arrived in Iran on Monday as the country officially launched its repatriation operation following the completion of the annual pilgrimage.
Iran retains unused strategic capabilities: Top General

The deputy inspector of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has rejected US claims that Iran’s defense capabilities have been weakened, noting the warfare facilities are completely concealed from the enemy.

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Photos: Birth anniversary of Imam Hadi celebrated at Hazrat Abdol-Azim Shrine

According to the AhlulBayt (AS) International News Agency (ABNA) – Birth anniversary of Imam Hadi (a.s.) was celebrated at Hazrat Abdol-Azim (a.s.) Shrine.
Photos: Birth anniversary of Imam Hadi celebrated in Helmand Province, Afghanistan

According to the AhlulBayt (AS) International News Agency (ABNA) – Coinciding with the birth anniversary of Imam Ali al-Naqi (AS), the Shia Muslims and devotees of the AhlulBayt (AS) in Lashkargah city in southern Afghanistan held a celebration ceremony at the Qa'im Al Muhammad (AS) Mosque.
Photos: Birth anniversary of Imam Hadi celebrated at Hazrat Masoumeh holy shrine

According to the AhlulBayt (AS) International News Agency (ABNA) – Birth anniversary of Imam Hadi (a.s.) was celebrated at Hazrat Masoumeh (s.a.) holy shrine in Qom.

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From 'Epic Fury' to 'Fake Victory'

Trump is trying to find a dignified way out of the quagmire of war by making unrealistic claims about the results of negotiations with Iran
2026-05-30 10:06
A tale of a pen fighting on the battlefield: front line on a blank canvas

When the siren wails across the city and the air in the media space becomes thick with the scent of war-news gunpowder, everyone picks up a weapon and stands at a corner of this vast front. One takes up a rifle; another adjusts their camera lens. And in this fray, there is an artist whose weapons are lines, colors, and meaningful, biting satires
2026-05-25 09:33
Sassanian Persia’s forgotten victory: The tunnel of death in the Syrian Desert

The confrontation unfolded at Dura-Europos, a city on the Euphrates long held by the Roman Empire. By 256 CE, a new and aggressive power had risen in Iran. The Sassanian dynasty under Shapur I replaced the Parthians and pushed westward with relentless force. Shapur’s trilingual inscription at Naqsh-e Rostam (Ka'ba-ye Zartosht) records that during his second invasion of Syria, he crushed a Roman army and captured thirty-seven towns, among them Dura-Europos. After the siege, the city vanished from history for seventeen centuries.
2026-05-03 09:30

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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.
8 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.
8 months ago

Papers

Revisiting US-Iran role projection: An emerging "self" vs. a tarnished "image"

The new war imposed on Iran by the U.S. and Israel has changed the international role of the countries to a great extent. In this analysis we are going to revisit this new role projection from a scientific point of view in the light of role theory in international relations.
2026-05-31 10:08
Paper / Eurasia Amid Iran War: Economy, Security and Rivalry of Corridors

While the US-Israeli war on Iran has drawn the whole world attention to the Persian Gulf as the heart of the tension, this war has its impacts going beyond the borders of conflict, fundamental impacts that can seriously alter regional orders in mid terms.
2026-05-25 09:29
Paper: The Picture Martyr President Raisi Drew to Talk to Today’s World

As Iran marks the second anniversary of its late President Sayyed Ibrahim Raisi, time is fit for shedding light on some of his measures and policies that are related to the current conditions.
2026-05-23 12:49

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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

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Memoirs of martyred Leader of Revolution top bestselling books at Iran Book Fair

The book "Khun-e Deli ke La'l Shod" [translated in English as: Cell No,14: The Autobiography of Ayatollah Khamenei], which recounts the memories of the martyred revolutionary leader from the years of struggle, imprisonment, and exile during the Pahlavi regime, has topped the list of bestselling books at the Iran Book Fair
2026-06-02 08:56
The book "Imam Sadiq and the Four Schools of Thought" has been translated into Pashto and published.

The book "Imam Sadiq and the Four Schools of Thought" has been translated into Pashto and published by the AhlulBayt World Assembly.
2026-05-27 03:14
Martyr Leader’s books top Tehran International Book Fair’s best-seller list

Four books by the Martyr Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei are among the top five best-selling books at this year’s edition of the Tehran International Book Fair (TIBF), which wrapped up on Monday.
2026-05-26 10:41

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Video: News photo clip around the world (May 23 to 29)

AhlulBayt News Agency: News photo clip around the world (May 23 to 29).
12:06 2026-06-01
Video: How Did Ziyarat Jami'a Kabira Reach the Shia?

AhlulBayt News Agency: One of the companions of Imam Hadi (a.s.) asked the Imam to teach him a comprehensive, complete, and eloquent supplication that he could recite when visiting any of the AhlulBayt (a.s.). In response, Imam Hadi (a.s.) taught him the Ziyarat Jami'a Kabira — a ziyarat that contains the most complete description of the station, Wilayah, and status of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) in guiding humanity.
11:14 2026-06-01
Video: Cheating in Measurement; A Blight on Expectation of Imam's Reappearance

AhlulBayt News Agency: Imam Sadiq (AS), in describing the era before the advent of the promised Mahdi, speaks of the spread of cheating in measurement (under-weighing and under-measuring) and the growing difficulty of earning lawful sustenance. In this perspective, cheating is not limited to the scales; rather, any shortfall in properly fulfilling one's responsibilities can be considered an instance of it. For this reason, one of the most important signs of a truly expectant believer (one who awaits the Imam's reappearance) is earning lawful sustenance and fulfilling the rights of the people.
11:30 2026-05-31

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News Service Israeli Minister Smotrich Calls for Dismantling Palestinian Authority, Seizing All West Bank Territory

Hardline Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for dismantling the Palestinian Authority (PA) and seizing all the territory of the occupied West Bank, as the International Criminal Court (ICC) has already requested a warrant for his arrest over his forced displacement orders targeting Palestinians.
2026-06-02 13:10
News Service Ansarullah Warns Israeli Soldiers in Lebanon Will Remain 'Vulnerable to Daily Killings' Until Complete Withdrawal

Yemen's Ansarullah popular resistance movement says the Israeli forces deployed in Lebanon will remain vulnerable to attacks carried out in solidarity with Lebanon and its Hezbollah resistance movement until their complete withdrawal.
2026-06-02 13:02
News Service Most UN Security Council members slam Israeli offensives in southern Lebanon, call for withdrawal of troops

A majority of UN Security Council members have expressed their disapproval of Israel’s increasing military strikes in Lebanon, while the United States chose not to criticize Tel Aviv, instead focusing its criticism solely on the Hezbollah resistance movement and Iran.
2026-06-02 12:48
News Service Photos: Birth anniversary of Imam Hadi celebrated at Hazrat Abdol-Azim Shrine

According to the AhlulBayt (AS) International News Agency (ABNA) – Birth anniversary of Imam Hadi (a.s.) was celebrated at Hazrat Abdol-Azim (a.s.) Shrine.
2026-06-02 12:34
News Service Manifestation of Quran in Ghadir Sermon – No. 12 - Establishment of Wilayah on Straight Path

AhlulBayt News Agency: In the Ghadir sermon, the Holy Prophet (PBUH) stated that the "straight path" is the path of divine guidance, introducing himself as the beginning of this path and Amir al-Mu'minin Ali (a.s.) and the Imams from his lineage as its continuers. Then, by reciting Surah Hamd, he linked this truth to the text of the Quran and explained the position of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) in guiding the nation as guides to the straight path.
2026-06-02 12:11
News Service First group of Iranian Hajj pilgrims returns home

The first group of Iranian pilgrims returning from the 2026 Hajj arrived in Iran on Monday as the country officially launched its repatriation operation following the completion of the annual pilgrimage.
2026-06-02 11:58
News Service Iran retains unused strategic capabilities: Top General

The deputy inspector of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters has rejected US claims that Iran’s defense capabilities have been weakened, noting the warfare facilities are completely concealed from the enemy.
2026-06-02 11:47
News Service Photos: Birth anniversary of Imam Hadi celebrated in Helmand Province, Afghanistan

According to the AhlulBayt (AS) International News Agency (ABNA) – Coinciding with the birth anniversary of Imam Ali al-Naqi (AS), the Shia Muslims and devotees of the AhlulBayt (AS) in Lashkargah city in southern Afghanistan held a celebration ceremony at the Qa'im Al Muhammad (AS) Mosque.
2026-06-02 11:35
News Service Iranian Cultural Center Director Visits NUST, Calls for Expanded Academic and Cultural Cooperation

Dr. Mehdi Taheri, Director General of the Iranian Cultural Center in Rawalpindi, visited the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) at the invitation of its School of Art, Design and Architecture, where he inaugurated the university’s “Open House 2026” exhibition showcasing student research, artistic and creative projects.
2026-06-02 11:25
News Service Pakistan Religious Affairs Department Dispatches Peace Delegations Ahead of Muharram

The Punjab Department of Auqaf and Religious Affairs has dispatched peace delegations to several cities across the province as part of efforts to promote public order and inter-sectarian harmony during the Islamic month of Muharram.
2026-06-02 11:17