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Hostile media pervert public opinion: Cleric
Hostile media always try to deviate public opinion from world realities, says Hoj. Seyyed Mahdi Waez Mousavi, Imam Reza Shrine’s lecturer, in a public meeting with pilgrims and people of Mashhad.
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Photos: Khotbeh Khani Ceremony by Servants of Hazrat Masoumeh Holy Shrine, Beginning of Karamat Decade Programs
AhlulBayt News Agency: The magnificent ceremony of Khotbeh Khani by the servants of the Holy Shrine of Hazrat Fatemeh Masoumeh (s.a.), marking the beginning of the Karamat Decade programs, was held in the Imam Khomeini (RA) Prayer Hall of the Holy Shrine. The ceremony was attended by the custodians of the Holy Shrine of Hazrat Masoumeh (s.a.) and the Holy Mosque of Jamkaran.
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Cartoon: Greater Israel and Netanyahu
Artist: Carlos Latuff
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Karamat Ten-Day festivities, peak of enduring bond between ummah, imamate: AQR official
The head of Astan Qods Razavi’s Scientific and Cultural Organization outlined the themes of the 2026 Karamat Ten-Day festivities, emphasizing national unity, social hope, and the deep connection between Iranian society and Imam Reza’s teachings.
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Photos: Sunni Scholarly Delegation Visits Shia Religious Center in Lahore, Offers Condolences on Martyrdom of Imam Khamenei
A Sunni delegation from Jamia Umm Ashraf Jamal Lahore, led by Mufti Imdadullah Khan Qadri, visited Jamia Urwatul Wuthqa Lahore and met with senior Shia scholar Syed Jawad Naqvi. They offered condolences on the martyrdom of Ayatollah Imam Sayyid Ali Khamenei and discussed national and global challenges, Muslim unity, and collective responsibility. The delegation praised Syed Jawad Naqvi’s intellectual and religious contributions and expressed commitment to joint efforts for Pakistan’s stability and the strength of the Muslim Ummah. The meeting concluded with prayers for the martyrs and for the unity and security of Pakistan.
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Photos: Karamat Decade Celebrations Begin at Imam Reza Holy Shrine
The inauguration ceremony of the Karamat Decade celebrations was held on Saturday, April 18, 2026, with a speech by Ayatollah Ahmad Marvi, the Custodian of the Astan Quds Razavi, in the presence of the servants and pilgrims of Imam Reza (a.s.).
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Photos: Grand Gathering to Honor Martyr Ayatollah Khamenei, Renew Allegiance to New Leadership in Gilgit, Pakistan
A grand and dignified gathering of Imamia Scouts was held at Imamia Jama Masjid Gilgit, Pakistan to honor the martyr leader Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei and renew allegiance to the current leadership. Large numbers of youth from across Gilgit participated, pledging continued commitment to the system of Wilayah. Senior Imamia Student Organization leaders, including Syed Ameen Shirazi and Abu Zar Haider, attended and addressed the scouts.
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Kamala Harris: US-Israeli war on Iran ‘feeble attempt’ to distract from Epstein files
Former US Vice President Kamala Harris says the US President Donald Trump was forced into a war with Iran by the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “in a feeble attempt to distract [the American] public from Epstein files.”
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US should lift blockade of Cuba: President of Brazil
The United States must end the blockade of Cuba because it leaves people of this country to suffer, President of Brazil Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said.
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Photos: Mass 40th Day Gathering for Martyr Imam Sayyid Ali Khamenei Draws Leaders, Crowds in Gilgit, Pakistan
A grand gathering the "greatness of the martyrs and the steadfastness of loyalty" has begun in Gilgit, Pakistan on the occasion of the 40th day of martyrdom of the late Leader, Sayyid Ali Khamenei. Outstanding leaders including the Leader of the Shia community of Gilgit‑Baltistan, Aqa Syed Rahat of Skardu, as well as Agha Baqir al‑Husseini of Nomal and Astore attended th event. Caravans of people from distant regions are reaching the venue with great passion and enthusiasm, and despite the cold weather the strong participation of believers continues.
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Photos: Return of Lebanese Displaced Persons After Ceasefire
According to the AhlulBayt (a.s.) International News Agency (ABNA) – Lebanese who had been displaced during the clashes between Hezbollah and the Zionist regime have begun returning to their villages in Lebanon following the implementation of the ceasefire on Friday. However, many of them are faced with destroyed or uninhabitable homes, and some remain hesitant to stay in their areas, fearing that the fragile ceasefire may collapse once again.
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Photos: Commemoration Ceremony for Martyrs of Herat Terrorist Attack Held in Mashhad
According to the AhlulBayt (a.s.) International News Agency (ABNA) – A commemoration ceremony was held for the martyrs of the Herat terrorist attack in Mashhad, attended by Shia and Sunni Afghan migrants. A number of Shia Muslims from Herat province who had gone to the village of Deh-e-Miri for pilgrimage and recreation on Friday (April 10, 2026) were attacked by unknown armed individuals and martyred. The perpetrators of this attack have not yet been apprehended.
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No Country Would Dare Attack Iran, Tehran Friday Prayers Leader Declares
No country would dare attack Iran, Tehran’s interim Friday prayers leader Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami said, emphasizing that even if such an attempt were made, it would yield no results.
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Shrine of Imam al‑Kazim and al‑Jawad Adorned in Green for Lady Fatima al‑Masoumah Birth Anniversary
The holy shrine of Imam al‑Kazim and al‑Jawad (AS) has been decorated with a green mantle to mark the joyous occasion of Lady Fatima Al-Masumah birth anniversary, adding a festive spiritual atmosphere to the sanctuary.
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Photos: Staff Reaffirm Heartfelt Dedication to Visitors of Imamain al‑Jawadain
The Service Affairs Department reaffirmed its heartfelt commitment to serving the two holy Imams al‑Jawad and Imam Al-Kadhim (AS) and their visitors, expressing that the arrival of rain symbolizes a renewed spiritual dedication to their mission.
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Photos: Representative of AhlulBayt World Assembly Meets with Families of Martyrs, Tribal Sheikhs in Southern Iraq
According to the AhlulBayt (a.s.) International News Agency (ABNA) – Hojjat al-Islam Mohammad Reza Al-e Ayoub, Director of the Representative Office of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly in Iraq, met with families of the martyrs of the recent war and tribal sheikhs in the cities of Nasiriyah, Samawah, and Diwaniyah in southern Iraq. These meetings were held in appreciation of their courageous support and stances in defense of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in coordination with the office of the Supreme Leader in Iraq.
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Gaza Death Toll Rises to 72,549 as Israeli Genocide Continues, Health Ministry Announces
The Ministry of Health in the Gaza Strip announced on Thursday an update on the casualties of the ongoing Israeli genocide since October 7, 2023.
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UK Faces Backlash as Far‑Right Influencer Valentina Gomez Approved for ETA Entry
Valentina Gomez, a MAGA-aligned influencer who has publicly desecrated the Quran, has been approved for a UK Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) and is now expected to appear on a London stage in May.
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Hamas condemns PA arrest of veteran activist at France request
Hamas Movement on Saturday strongly condemned the arrest of Palestinian activist Mahmoud al-Adra, also known as Hisham Harb, by the security services of the Palestinian Authority.
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Seventy-Five UK MPs Back Motion Calling for Sanctions on Israel Over Gaza and Lebanon
Citing alleged genocide in Gaza and Lebanon, at least 75 British MPs have signed a parliamentary motion urging sanctions on Israel.
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Iranian Calligrapher Restores Burned Qurans Damaged in January Riots
The flames of January's riots left Quranic pages scorched and brittle — but Iranian calligrapher Mojtaba Sadeqi has refused to let them be discarded, dedicating himself to painstakingly restoring each damaged copy by hand.
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UK Complaint targets UAE vice president over Alleged Sudan links, raising risk of sanctions
A legal complaint has been filed in the United Kingdom calling for an investigation into Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, owner of Manchester City, over alleged links to financing and arming Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces led by Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo, which has been accused of serious human rights violations
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Military official accuses Saudi Arabia of fueling chaos in southern Yemen
Southern military analyst Khalid al-Nasi accused on Saturday Saudi Arabia of pursuing a policy that “fuels chaos, terrorism, and resource looting” in southern provinces of Yemen, despite what he described as significant sacrifices made by local communities over the past decade
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Hezbollah denies involvement in deadly attack on UNIFIL in south Lebanon
The Hezbollah resistance movement has categorically dismissed allegations about its involvement in a deadly assault on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in southern Lebanon, which killed a French soldier and wounded three others.
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Analysis / Motasim Agha Jan Detention: Restricting Influential Figure of Taliban
Since Yesterday, the news of detention of one of the most prominent leaders of the Taliban in Kandahar has sent a great shock to the supporters of this ruling group in Afghanistan, triggering rumors about the internal gaps and power struggle within the helm of rule in Kabul.
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Analysis / Lebanon Ceasefire: Outcome of Pres. Aoun’s Compromises or Iran’s Ultimatum?
A week after the ceasefire between Iran and the US, finally on Thursday the Lebanese front was covered by the truce, too, and despite the serious opposition by Tel Aviv to linking the Iran war to Lebanon war, the Israeli regime accepted to stop its attacks on Lebanon.
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Muslim Scholars Union Warns Against Internal Sedition and Urges Unity in Lebanon
The International Union of Muslim Scholars in Lebanon has warned the Lebanese people and all groups and tribes against hostile plots and allow their country to descend into civil war.Ali Muhieddin Qaradaghy, the President, and Ali Mohammad Mohammad Salabi, Secretary General of the League, signed a new statement saying,”
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Israeli Strikes Kill One and Injure Several in Southern Lebanon on First Day of Truce
Israeli strikes on a vehicle and motorcycle in southern Lebanon Friday evening killed at least one citizen and wounded others, marking a violation of the first day of the truce.
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Kata'ib Hezbollah: US $10 Million Bounty on Our Leader Proves Washington's Intelligence Failure
The Iraqi Kata'ib Hezbollah resistance movement describes the United States' decision to offer up to $10 million for information on its leader as a testament to the incompetence and failure of Washington's intelligence and military apparatus.