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

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.

Director of Bahrain's Ansar al-Adala Hussainiya Arrested Following Arbaeen Mourning Ceremony

Bahrain's security apparatus continues its campaign against Shiite citizens, targeting their religious rites and obligations, and has launched a widespread wave of arrests.

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.

ABNA Reporters Ali and Zainab Stand at Burial Site of Unknown Martyrs as They Reflect on Sacrifice and Resilience After Saudi-American Attacks

At the burial site of unknown martyrs on the Andimishq highway, ABNA correspondents Ali and Zainab come together to deliver a report on sacrifice, resilience, and the spirit of the pilgrims, following news that bodies of those martyred in last night's Saudi-American attacks have entered the holy shrine of Imam Hussain (AS)