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[Breaking News]Anti-nuke international conference in Hiroshima

HIROSHIMA, Japan, Nov. 1 Kyodo - Hussain Al-Shahristani, president of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs, co-recipient of the 1995 Nobel Peace Prize, registers his name at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum in Hiroshima, western Japan, on Nov. 1, 2025, ahead of the opening of the 63rd conference later in the day. (Kyodo)

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Pugwash conferences president

Hussain Al-Shahristani, president of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs, speaks at a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Nov. 7, 2025.

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Pugwash conferences president

Hussain Al-Shahristani, president of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs, speaks at a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Nov. 7, 2025.

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Anti-nuke international conference in Hiroshima

Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs President Hussain Al-Shahristani (C) and Secretary General Karen Hallberg (L) hold a press conference following the closing ceremony of the group's 63rd meeting in Hiroshima, western Japan, on Nov. 5, 2025.

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Anti-nuke international conference in Hiroshima

Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs President Hussain Al-Shahristani (R) and Secretary General Karen Hallberg hold a press conference following the closing ceremony of the group's 63rd meeting in Hiroshima, western Japan, on Nov. 5, 2025.

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Anti-nuke international conference in Hiroshima

Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs President Hussain Al-Shahristani (R) and Secretary General Karen Hallberg hold a press conference following the closing ceremony of the group's 63rd meeting in Hiroshima, western Japan, on Nov. 5, 2025.

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Anti-nuke international conference in Hiroshima

Hussain Al-Shahristani, president of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs, speaks at a press conference following the closing ceremony of its 63rd meeting in Hiroshima, western Japan, on Nov. 5, 2025.

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Anti-nuke international conference in Hiroshima

Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs President Hussain Al-Shahristani (R) and Secretary General Karen Hallberg hold a press conference following the closing ceremony of the group's 63rd meeting in Hiroshima, western Japan, on Nov. 5, 2025.

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Anti-nuke international conference in Hiroshima

Hussain Al-Shahristani, president of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs, speaks at a press conference following the closing ceremony of its 63rd meeting in Hiroshima, western Japan, on Nov. 5, 2025.

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Anti-nuke international conference in Hiroshima

Hussain Al-Shahristani, president of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs, speaks at a press conference following the closing ceremony of its 63rd meeting in Hiroshima, western Japan, on Nov. 5, 2025.

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Anti-nuke international conference in Hiroshima

Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs President Hussain Al-Shahristani (C) and Secretary General Karen Hallberg (L) hold a press conference following the closing ceremony of the group's 63rd meeting in Hiroshima, western Japan, on Nov. 5, 2025.

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Anti-nuke international conference in Hiroshima

Hussain Al-Shahristani, president of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs, speaks at a press conference following the closing ceremony of its 63rd meeting in Hiroshima, western Japan, on Nov. 5, 2025.

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Anti-nuke international conference in Hiroshima

Hussain Al-Shahristani, president of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs, co-recipient of the 1995 Nobel Peace Prize, registers his name at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum in Hiroshima, western Japan, on Nov. 1, 2025, ahead of the opening of the 63rd conference later in the day.

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Anti-nuke international conference in Hiroshima

Hussain Al-Shahristani, president of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs, co-recipient of the 1995 Nobel Peace Prize, speaks during the opening ceremony of the 63rd conference in Hiroshima, western Japan, on Nov. 1, 2025.

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Anti-nuke international conference in Hiroshima

Hussain Al-Shahristani, president of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs, co-recipient of the 1995 Nobel Peace Prize, speaks during the opening ceremony of the 63rd conference in Hiroshima, western Japan, on Nov. 1, 2025.

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Anti-nuke international conference in Hiroshima

Hussain Al-Shahristani, (5th from L) president of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs, co-recipient of the 1995 Nobel Peace Prize, visits Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum in Hiroshima, western Japan, on Nov. 1, 2025, ahead of the opening of the 63rd conference later in the day.

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Anti-nuke international conference in Hiroshima

Hussain Al-Shahristani (C), president of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs, co-recipient of the 1995 Nobel Peace Prize, poses for a photo along with Secretary General Karen Hallberg (R) at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum in Hiroshima, western Japan, on Nov. 1, 2025, ahead of the opening of the 63rd conference later in the day.

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Anti-nuke international conference in Hiroshima

Hussain Al-Shahristani, (front, R) president of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs, co-recipient of the 1995 Nobel Peace Prize, lays a wreath at the cenotaph at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, western Japan, on Nov. 1, 2025, ahead of the opening of the 63rd conference later in the day.

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Anti-nuke international conference in Hiroshima

Hussain Al-Shahristani, (R) president of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs, co-recipient of the 1995 Nobel Peace Prize, lays a wreath at the cenotaph at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, western Japan, on Nov. 1, 2025, ahead of the opening of the 63rd conference later in the day. Standing next to him is Secretary General Karen Hallberg.

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Anti-nuke international conference in Hiroshima

Hussain Al-Shahristani, (C) president of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs, co-recipient of the 1995 Nobel Peace Prize, poses for a photo at the cenotaph at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, western Japan, on Nov. 1, 2025, ahead of the opening of the 63rd conference later in the day. Standing to his right is Secretary General Karen Hallberg. ==Kyodo

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IRAN. ISPAHAN ESFAHAN. EMAM SQUARE. INSIDE VIEW OF THE DOME OF THE CHEIKH LOTFALLA'S MOSQUE, OR WOMEN'S MOSQUE, BUILT IN THE XVIIE CENTURY (1598- 1619) UNDER THE REIGN OF THE SAFAVIDES KINGS. ITS MAIN ARCHITECT IS MOHAMMAD RIZA IBN HUSSAIN. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Iran

IRAN. ISPAHAN ESFAHAN. EMAM SQUARE. WOMEN IN VAIL IN FRONT OF THE CHEIKH LOTFALLA'S MOSQUE, OR WOMEN'S MOSQUE, BUILT IN THE XVIIE CENTURY (1598- 1619) UNDER THE REIGN OF THE SAFAVIDES KINGS. ITS MAIN ARCHITECT IS MOHAMMAD RIZA IBN HUSSAIN. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Iran

IRAN. ISPAHAN ESFAHAN. EMAM SQUARE. THE CHEIKH LOTFALLA'S MOSQUE, OR WOMEN'S MOSQUE, BUILT IN THE XVIIE CENTURY (1598- 1619) UNDER THE REIGN OF THE SAFAVIDES KINGS. ITS MAIN ARCHITECT IS MOHAMMAD RIZA IBN HUSSAIN. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Iran

IRAN. ISPAHAN ESFAHAN. EMAM SQUARE. THE CHEIKH LOTFALLA'S MOSQUE, OR WOMEN'S MOSQUE, BUILT IN THE XVIIE CENTURY (1598- 1619) UNDER THE REIGN OF THE SAFAVIDES KINGS. ITS MAIN ARCHITECT IS MOHAMMAD RIZA IBN HUSSAIN. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Iran

IRAN. ISPAHAN ESFAHAN. EMAM SQUARE. THE CHEIKH LOTFALLA'S MOSQUE, OR WOMEN'S MOSQUE, BUILT IN THE XVIIE CENTURY (1598- 1619) UNDER THE REIGN OF THE SAFAVIDES KINGS. ITS MAIN ARCHITECT IS MOHAMMAD RIZA IBN HUSSAIN. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Iran

IRAN. ISPAHAN ESFAHAN. EMAM SQUARE. INSIDE VIEW OF THE CHEIKH LOTFALLA'S MOSQUE, OR WOMEN'S MOSQUE, BUILT IN THE XVIIE CENTURY (1598- 1619) UNDER THE REIGN OF THE SAFAVIDES KINGS. ITS MAIN ARCHITECT IS MOHAMMAD RIZA IBN HUSSAIN. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Iran

IRAN. ISPAHAN ESFAHAN. EMAM SQUARE. THE CHEIKH LOTFALLA'S MOSQUE, OR WOMEN'S MOSQUE, HAS BEEN BUILT IN THE XVIIE CENTURY (1598- 1619) UNDER THE REIGN OF THE SAFAVIDES KINGS. ITS MAIN ARCHITECT IS MOHAMMAD RIZA IBN HUSSAIN. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Iran

IRAN. ISPAHAN ESFAHAN. EMAM SQUARE. VIEW OF THE DOME OF THE CHEIKH LOTFALLA'S MOSQUE, OR WOMEN'S MOSQUE, BUILT IN THE XVIIE CENTURY (1598- 1619) UNDER THE REIGN OF THE SAFAVIDES KINGS. ITS MAIN ARCHITECT IS MOHAMMAD RIZA IBN HUSSAIN. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Iran

IRAN. ISPAHAN ESFAHAN. EMAM SQUARE. THE CHEIKH LOTFALLA'S MOSQUE, OR WOMEN'S MOSQUE, BUILT IN THE XVIIE CENTURY (1598- 1619) UNDER THE REIGN OF THE SAFAVIDES KINGS. ITS MAIN ARCHITECT IS MOHAMMAD RIZA IBN HUSSAIN. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Iran

IRAN. ISPAHAN ESFAHAN. THE CHEIKH LOTFALLA'S MOSQUE, OR WOMEN'S MOSQUE, HAS BEEN BUILT IN THE XVIIE CENTURY (1598- 1619) UNDER THE REIGN OF THE SAFAVIDES KINGS. ITS MAIN ARCHITECT IS MOHAMMAD RIZA IBN HUSSAIN. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Iran

IRAN. ISPAHAN ESFAHAN. EMAM SQUARE. THE CHEIKH LOTFALLA'S MOSQUE, OR WOMEN'S MOSQUE, HAS BEEN BUILT IN THE XVIIE CENTURY (1598- 1619) UNDER THE REIGN OF THE SAFAVIDES KINGS. ITS MAIN ARCHITECT IS MOHAMMAD RIZA IBN HUSSAIN. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Iran

IRAN. ISPAHAN ESFAHAN. EMAM SQUARE. THE CHEIKH LOTFALLA'S MOSQUE, OR WOMEN'S MOSQUE, HAS BEEN BUILT IN THE XVIIE CENTURY (1598- 1619) UNDER THE REIGN OF THE SAFAVIDES KINGS. ITS MAIN ARCHITECT IS MOHAMMAD RIZA IBN HUSSAIN. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmiri Shiites Mark Muharram Mourning - India

A woman brings her child, dressed in green, to the Muharram procession in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on July 3, 2025. Their presence highlights the passing of religious traditions and devotion to Imam Hussain across generations. Photo by Umar Altaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmiri Shiites Mark Muharram Mourning - India

A woman walks past a large poster in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, during a Muharram procession on July 3, 2025. The poster reads, "It does not matter if we die, Iran is not important, Islam is important"—reflecting the deeply religious sentiment and spirit of sacrifice central to the mourning of Imam Hussain. Photo by Umar Altaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmiri Shiites Mark Muharram Mourning - India

People carry various flags and signs with pictures during a Muharram procession in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on July 3, 2025. The visuals include images of religious leaders and political messages, reflecting a blend of mourning for Imam Hussain with expressions of solidarity and ideological commitment. Photo by Umar Altaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmiri Shiites Mark Muharram Mourning - India

A Kashmiri Shiite man carries a Palestinian flag during a Muharram procession in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on July 3, 2025, the seventh day of the Islamic holy month. Marking the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the procession blends religious mourning with political expression in a region shaped by deep sensitivities. Photo by Umar Altaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmiri Shiites Mark Muharram Mourning - India

Parents bring a small child to a Muharram procession in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on July 4, 2025. The event marks the eighth day of Ashura, commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, with mourning rituals observed under tight security and political sensitivities. Photo by Umar Altaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmiri Shiites Mark Muharram Mourning - India

People carry various flags and signs with pictures during a Muharram procession in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on July 3, 2025. The visuals include images of religious leaders and political messages, reflecting a blend of mourning for Imam Hussain with expressions of solidarity and ideological commitment. Photo by Umar Altaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmiri Shiites Mark Muharram Mourning - India

A man flagellate themselves with blades during a Muharram procession in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India, on July 3, 2025. The traditional ritual mourns the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, reflecting deep religious devotion during the Islamic holy month of Muharram Photo by Umar Altaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmiri Shiites Mark Muharram Mourning - India

The blood of a man that flagellate himselves with blades during a Muharram procession in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India, on July 3, 2025. The traditional ritual mourns the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, reflecting deep religious devotion during the Islamic holy month of Muharram Photo by Umar Altaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmiri Shiites Mark Muharram Mourning - India

Women join the Muharram procession in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on July 3, 2025. Their presence reflects the collective mourning for Imam Hussain and the deep religious devotion shared by the community. Photo by Umar Altaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmiri Shiites Mark Muharram Mourning - India

A large crowd of Kashmiri Shiite Muslims joins a Muharram procession in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on July 4, 2025. Marking the eighth day of Ashura, the gathering commemorates Imam Hussain’s martyrdom with rituals of mourning and reflection under tight security. Photo by Umar Altaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmiri Shiites Mark Muharram Mourning - India

Three men flagellate themselves with blades during a Muharram procession in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India, on July 4, 2025. The traditional ritual mourns the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, reflecting deep religious devotion during the Islamic holy month of Muharram. Photo by Umar Altaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmiri Shiites Mark Muharram Mourning - India

A Kashmiri Shiite woman carries a flag during a Muharram procession in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on July 4, 2025, the eighth day of the Islamic holy month. Part of the Ashura mourning period, the event commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain through rituals like chest-beating and elegy recitations, reflecting deep religious devotion amid heightened political sensitivities. Photo by Umar Altaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmiri Shiites Mark Muharram Mourning - India

A man sits in front of a large poster featuring a portrait of Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei and his quote: "It does not matter if we die, Iran is not important, Islam is important." The scene, captured during a Muharram procession in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on July 3, 2025, highlights the influence of Iranian religious thought and the spirit of sacrifice central to the mourning of Imam Hussain. Photo by Umar Altaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmiri Shiites Mark Muharram Mourning - India

A security team with a vehicle displaying a Palestinian flag protects visitors during a Muharram procession in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on July 3, 2025, the seventh day of the Islamic holy month. The event honors the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, blending religious mourning with political symbolism in a region of heightened sensitivity. Photo by Umar Altaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmiri Shiites Mark Muharram Mourning - India

Women attend as a large number of Kashmiri Shiite Muslims take part in a Muharram procession in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on July 4, 2025. The ceremony marks the eighth day of Ashura, commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussain with mourning rituals held under tight security and political sensitivities. Photo by Umar Altaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmiri Shiites Mark Muharram Mourning - India

People carry various flags and signs with pictures during a Muharram procession in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on July 3, 2025. The visuals include images of religious leaders and political messages, reflecting a blend of mourning for Imam Hussain with expressions of solidarity and ideological commitment. Photo by Umar Altaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmiri Shiites Mark Muharram Mourning - India

A Kashmiri Shiite child holds a Palestinian flag during a Muharram procession in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on July 3, 2025, the seventh day of the Islamic holy month. The event, mourning the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, reflects both religious devotion and political expression in a sensitive region Photo by Umar Altaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmiri Shiites Mark Muharram Mourning - India

A young man with his face painted in the Palestinian flag takes part in a Muharram procession in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on July 4, 2025. The ceremony marks the eighth day of Ashura, commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, with mourning rituals held under tight security and political sensitivities, as the face paint symbolizes humanity and support. Photo by Umar Altaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM