Abbas Kaabi, deputy chairman of the Iranian Assembly of Experts, has issued a statement saying that the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado is a "retreat from her duty."

This year's Nobel Peace Prize was widely expected to be awarded to Donald Trump, citing his reconciliation between Armenia and Azerbaijan and his role in the Gaza deal.

The Nobel Peace Prize will be announced on Friday. US President Donald Trump hopes to win the prize for his efforts to end the war in Gaza and reach an agreement to release hostages.

According to official Islamabad, it was the actions of the American leader that helped stop the escalation of the situation. That is why the Pakistani government has decided to officially recommend Trump for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.

Muslims are virtually absent from the Nobel Prize, the most prestigious award honoring global achievements in the modern secular sciences. First, is this a problem of Islam? Second, is this a valid reason to renounce Islam or reduce religious background? Third, is the Nobel Prize really a symbol of human happiness? Let's try to find answers to these questions.