U.S. and Iran resume strikes as Iran holds final funeral rites for Khamenei

U.S. and Iranian forces have resumed strikes, raising the prospect of renewed full-scale conflict. Iran is completing six days of funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed with family members on February 28. The ceremonies mark the end of mourning for the late leader. Attention has focused on whether his son Mojtaba Khamenei will appear in public after his appointment.

Funeral proceedings The final day of ceremonies follows five earlier days of public mourning. Officials have not confirmed whether Mojtaba Khamenei will attend.

Military developments Strikes by both sides resumed during the funeral period.

The renewed exchanges come after the initial U.S.-Israeli operation that began on February 28.