Tensions in the Middle East have escalated after Hamas’s surprise attack on Israel on October 7 and the retaliatory actions by the Israeli regime. Gaza has still not achieved a ceasefire, and the shadow of war looms over some countries like Lebanon.In 2024, Iran was compelled to respond with missile strikes against Israel on two […]
Since the establishment of the Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas in 1987, the movement has been subjected to a series of attacks and assassinations, targeting its founding members and senior leaders.Assassinations, as part of the efforts of the occupying regime to eliminate the Palestinian cause since the Nakba in 1948, have been used to eliminate Palestinian […]
The nuclear fatwa of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, which was issued in his message at the first international conference on “Nuclear Disarmament and Non-Proliferation” in April 2010, and later officially registered at the United Nations, states that, in addition to believing in the prohibition of nuclear weapons, we also consider the use of […]
Trump’s Middle East PolicyTrump’s Middle East policy has primarily focused on strong alliances with Israel and a confrontational approach toward Iran. He emphasizes his efforts to mediate peace agreements and combat extremist terrorist groups such as ISIS.Jennifer Bell, in an article in Al Arabiya, wrote: “American voters have cast their ballots, and with the victory […]
Al-Tabari, the Historian, in His Book “Tārīkh al-Umam wa al-Mulūk” Muhammad ibn Jarir al-Tabari, the historian, in his renowned book “Tārīkh al-Umam wa al-Mulūk,” recounts a short sermon by Imam Hussain (AS) at the place called Dhi-Husm, where the enemy’s vanguard had arrived, and Imam Hussain (AS) found himself at risk of being surrounded by […]
The Sermon of Lady Zainab (Peace Be Upon Her) in Kufa When the heads of the martyrs and the captives of Karbala were brought into Kufa, the people of the city gathered to witness them, weeping as they did so. Seeing their tears and wailing, Lady Zainab (Peace Be Upon Her) delivered a historic speech […]
A brave person is one whose heart is strong and who does not fear or falter in the face of adversities and difficulties. He does not panic or lose composure and has endurance, even if he is not physically strong. Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) was the bravest of the brave, both in terms […]
Forgiveness is pardoning sins and faults, while generosity is the giving away of wealth. Pardoning both was very easy for the Imam (peace be upon him). For some, pardoning wealth is easy while forgiving faults is difficult, but a great person is one for whom pardoning both is effortless. It is narrated in “Kashf al-Ghummah” […]
Mas’ada narrates: One day, Imam (peace be upon him) was passing by a group of poor people. They had spread out a cloth and placed some pieces of bread on it. They asked the Imam (peace be upon him) to join them in their meal. The Imam (peace be upon him) immediately accepted, sat with […]
Before the Imam (peace be upon him) arrived in Iraq, Ibn Ziyad was busy preparing his army. He appointed Umar ibn Sa’ad as the commander of the army before the Imam (peace be upon him) entered Karbala, and on the third of Muharram, Umar ibn Sa’ad entered Karbala with four thousand men. In important matters, […]
The companions and family of Imam (peace be upon him), according to Mas’udi in “Muruj al-Dhahab,” were five hundred horsemen and one hundred foot soldiers. The number of those killed on the day of Ashura was eighty-seven. According to al-Tabari, citing his chain of narrators from Ammar al-Dahni from Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (peace be upon […]
Sayyid Ibn Tawus (may Allah have mercy on him) narrates in his book “Luhuf” that Omar ibn Sa’ad entered Karbala with four thousand men, and afterwards, Ibn Ziyad sent reinforcements, so that by the sixth of Muharram, twenty thousand men had gathered. Although we do not know exactly how many were in the army of […]
Zuhair ibn al-Qin was not a descendant of Ali, but an Ottoman. On the way, he had the honor of conversing with Imam Hussein (peace be upon him). His speeches in various situations reveal his position. When Zuhair embraced the cause of Hussein, he was aware that he was entering a battle against the Umayyads. […]
Zuhayr ibn Qayn, this brave and noble man, was one of the greatest supporters of the martyred Imam. Imam Husayn (peace be upon him) entrusted the right wing of his small army to Zuhayr. In battle, he was one of the greatest heroes and martyrs, and it was he who suggested to the Imam (peace […]
As mentioned earlier, the Arbaeen pilgrimage is a ritual deeply rooted in the traditions of the Shia Imams. During the occultation of Imam Al-Mahdi (aj), this pilgrimage, along with the Arbaeen walking ceremony, has been recommended by many scholars. However, it was only after the fall of Saddam Hussein that this ritual could be held […]
Details of Iran-US Negotiations in Oman on April 7: Trump’s Stance on Iran’s Nuclear Program According to some reports, Abbas Araghchi and Brian Hook (likely a reference to Robert Malley or another U.S. negotiator) are the senior negotiators for Tehran and Washington, respectively. The talks will begin indirectly, mediated by Badr al-Busaidi, Oman’s Foreign Minister. Donald Trump, then U.S. President, stated: “We are having direct talks with Iran, and there will be a very important meeting on Saturday. We’ll see what happens. There will be a big meeting with the Iranians and direct talks with them.” He added: “A deal with Iran is possible, and that would be great. High-level direct negotiations with Iran are underway. Success in these talks would benefit Iran.” Trump also said: “We want Israel to be involved in any agreement with Iran, but at the same time, we are trying to prevent conflict.”On the Saturday meeting, Trump emphasized: “There will be a major, direct meeting with the Iranians. We’ll see what happens. Maybe we’ll reach a deal, and that would be fantastic.” He claimed that any potential agreement could be “different and much stronger” than the JCPOA (Iran nuclear deal). However, Trump refused to disclose the meeting’s location, only stating: “I can’t say where the Saturday meeting will be held. It’s highly confidential and will be direct.”He warned: “If negotiations fail, Iran will be in serious trouble. We cannot allow Iran to obtain nuclear weapons. Some countries have nukes when they shouldn’t, but Iran must never get them.” When asked how a new deal with Iran would differ from the JCPOA, Trump replied: “I can’t disclose details, but it will be a stronger agreement.”Netanyahu’s Demand: A “Libya Model” for IranBenjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s Prime Minister, urged Trump to model any Iran deal on the 2003 Libya agreement, where Libya dismantled its nuclear program entirely. During his meeting with Trump at the White House, Netanyahu said: “We are united in preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Whatever happens, we must ensure Iran never gets a nuclear bomb.” Iran’s Response: Indirect Talks OnlyAbbas Araghchi, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, confirmed Trump’s remarks about talks but clarified that negotiations would be indirect. He stated: “This is both a test and an opportunity. The ball is in America’s court.” Araghchi had previously denied any direct talks, saying: “No negotiations have taken place yet. The U.S. has not responded to our proposal for indirect talks via Oman.”Oman’s Mediation and Iran’s ConditionsOn Monday, April 7, Araghchi explicitly dismissed claims of direct talks, stating: “We do not accept direct negotiations for reasons we’ve repeatedly explained, but we are ready for indirect talks mediated by Oman.”He stressed: “Now, the ball is in America’s court. We are in no rush.”Farnaz Fassihi, a New York Times reporter, cited three Iranian officials claiming: “Iran and the U.S. will hold indirect talks in Oman on Saturday. Iran has told the U.S. that if the first phase goes well, it won’t oppose direct talks later.” Rejection of the “Libya Model”Regarding Netanyahu’s push for a Libya-style dismantling of Iran’s nuclear program, Araghchi responded sarcastically: “They must be dreaming!”Tariq Rauf, former Head of Verification at the IAEA, commented on applying the “Libya model” to Iran: “Netanyahu insists any deal must follow what he calls the ‘Libya model’—meaning Iran must completely dismantle and remove its nuclear infrastructure.”
