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politics3 hrs ago
Mourners at Iranian funeral call for revenge against U.S. president
Hundreds of thousands attended funeral ceremonies in Tehran for the assassinated Iranian Supreme Leader. Several speakers at the event called for retaliation against the United States.
world3 hrs ago
Tehran Holds Funeral for Former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Vast crowds gathered Sunday in Tehran for the funeral of Iran's former supreme leader. His successor son was absent while three other sons attended. Ceremonies continue across Iran and Iraq ahead of Thursday burial in Mashhad.
politics3 hrs ago
Tens of thousands attend funeral for Iran's Supreme Leader after February assassination
Large crowds gathered in Tehran for the funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader, who was killed on February 28. State television showed mourners and limited Western media coverage was allowed.
world13 hrs ago
Three sons attend public funeral while designated successor stays away
Three sons of a senior Iranian cleric stood at a Tehran prayer ground during a public funeral. The cleric's designated successor did not appear among the mourners.
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gamereactor.eupolitics13 hrs ago
Trump Says One Shot Could Eliminate Iranian Leaders at Khamenei Funeral
President Trump told Axios on July 4 that top Iranian figures had gathered at Ali Khamenei's funeral in Tehran. Iran announced new transit fees for the Strait of Hormuz the same day.
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news.sky.comworld21 hrs ago
Houthis Say Saudi Warplanes Targeted Iranian Plane Near Sanaa
Yemeni armed forces reported firing air-defense missiles at Saudi aircraft they said entered Yemeni airspace to block an Iranian civilian flight. The plane carried more than 200 passengers and later returned to Tehran.
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middleeasteye.networld1 day ago
Tens of Thousands Attend Tehran Funeral for Slain Iranian Supreme Leader as Opposition Claims Regime Killed Over 40,000
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, assassinated in February 2025, received a farewell ceremony at the Grand Mosalla mosque attended by tens of thousands. Iran’s president highlighted national mourning while the ambassador to China outlined new fees in the Strait of Hormuz.
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world3 hrs agoUpdated
Iranian Officials Attend Tehran Prayers for Slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Funeral prayers for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei drew hundreds of thousands to Tehran on July 5. The 86-year-old former supreme leader was killed in a February 28 airstrike.
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winnipegfreepress.comworld1 day ago
Tehran Holds Large Public Mourning Events Through July 9
Crowds filled streets in Tehran for multi-day ceremonies. Officials described the events as among the largest public mourning gatherings in recent Iranian history.
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Nbc Newspolitics2 days ago
U.S. officials warned Iran of possible Israeli threat to negotiators
U.S. officials expressed concern that Israel might target Iranian negotiators during April and May ceasefire talks and passed the warning to Tehran through intermediaries. The talks produced an initial ceasefire and a memorandum of understanding signed last month.
dawn.comworld2 days ago
Pakistani Delegation Arrives in Tehran for Ceremony
A Pakistani delegation reached Tehran to attend a ceremony honoring the late Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution. The visit follows an invitation from Iranian officials. Tasnim News reported the arrival.
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israelnationalnews.comworld2 days ago
Iranian Speaker Says Response Will Follow If US and Israel Skip Ceasefire Terms
Iran’s Parliament Speaker said Tehran will resume actions if Washington and Israel do not meet commitments under an interim deal. Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz rose over the past week as the 60-day ceasefire holds.
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news.google.compolitics2 days ago
U.S. Holds Event in Brussels for 250th Anniversary
A July 4-style celebration took place last Sunday under the Cinquantenaire arch in Brussels. The event drew criticism over access limits and coincided with renewed indirect talks between Washington and Tehran.
al-monitor.comworld2 days ago
Iranian Clerics and Officials Pay Respects to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's Coffin in Tehran
Iranian clerics and officials gathered at the Grand Mosalla mosque in Tehran to pay respects to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's coffin. Mojtaba Khamenei, identified as the new Supreme Leader, was not present at the ceremony.
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Nbc Newspolitics2 days ago
Iran Schedules Multi-Day Funeral for Former Supreme Leader Khamenei
Iran will hold a four-day funeral for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei starting Saturday in Tehran. The events follow his death in February during U.S. and Israeli strikes and come amid a new memorandum of understanding with the United States.
Nbc Newsworld2 days agoUpdated
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Dies at 86; Iran Begins Multi-Day Funeral
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's former supreme leader, died at age 86. Iran will hold a seven-day funeral beginning Saturday, transporting his body to cities in Iran and Iraq while shutting down streets, airspace and daily life in Tehran.
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France 24world2 days ago
Iranian President Pays Respects at Khamenei Remains in Tehran
President Masoud Pezeshkian visited the body of slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Friday. The visit occurred at the start of week-long funeral ceremonies in Tehran.
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middleeasteye.networld1 day agoUpdated
Iran Begins Funeral Processions for Supreme Leader Killed in February Airstrikes
The body of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei lay in state in Tehran on Friday as officials and foreign delegations paid respects. Iran opened a week of mass funeral processions across multiple cities before burial in Mashhad on Thursday.
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ndtv.comworld3 days ago
Israeli Jets Briefly Entered Iranian Airspace During Pakistani Escort of Iranian Delegation, Officials Say
Iranian officials reported that two Israeli jets crossed into their airspace from Iraq while a delegation flew under Pakistani escort to April talks in Islamabad. The delegation diverted to an early landing in Mashhad before continuing by land to Tehran. The New York Times separa…
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The Hillfinance3 days ago
Iran orders tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s joint military command warned on July 2 that tankers must follow Tehran-approved routes or face an immediate response. The statement followed U.S.-Iran talks in Qatar and came as traffic stayed below pre-war levels.
ndtv.comworld3 days ago
Gulf States Expand Security Ties After U.S.-Israel Conflict With Iran
Gulf Cooperation Council countries are broadening defense relationships with multiple partners following Iranian attacks during the February 2026 war. Officials continue talks with Tehran while maintaining existing U.S. arrangements.
theiranproject.comfinance3 days ago
Saudi Arabia Crude Exports from Persian Gulf Reach Highest Level Since Strait Blockade
Saudi Arabia is shipping the largest volume of crude oil from inside the Persian Gulf since the Strait of Hormuz was blocked during the Iran conflict. The increase follows an interim peace agreement between Washington and Tehran.
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Al-Monitorpolitics3 days ago
Chinese Lawmaker to Attend July 3 Ceremony for Iran’s Late Leader Khamenei in Tehran
Beijing announced that senior lawmaker He Wei will represent China at a July 3 ceremony for the late Iranian Supreme Leader. Khamenei was killed in February during Israeli and U.S. airstrikes. His full state funeral begins July 4 in Tehran and ends with burial July 9 in Mashhad.
theiranproject.comfinance3 days ago
Iran Issues New Routing Rule for Ships in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's armed forces command ordered all vessels to follow a Tehran-designated route through the Strait of Hormuz. Non-compliance will endanger vessel security, state media reported.
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theiranproject.comworld5 days ago
Tehran Prepares Funeral for Khamenei Killed in US-Israeli Strike
Workers raced to ready the Grand Mosalla complex for the slain leader's public funeral starting Saturday. Officials expect 15 to 20 million mourners, the largest state ceremony in Iran's history. The body will travel to Iraq before burial on July 9.
New York Postpolitics5 days ago
Iranian authorities move to seize Tehran church property and evict resident families
Iranian officials have threatened to seize St. Peter Evangelical Church in Tehran and evict the 20 families living there. The move follows partial property seizures and comes amid broader actions against Christian communities.
washingtonpost.comfinance6 days ago
Iran Says It Will Block Unapproved Hormuz Transits
Iranian officials stated they will obstruct vessels using Hormuz routes not approved by Tehran. The announcement follows recent regional shipping tensions.
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techrepublic.comworld7 days ago
Council of Europe Criticizes U.S.-Iran Talks for Limited Focus on Human Rights
The Council of Europe concluded last week that human rights concerns were not adequately covered in recent Washington-Tehran negotiations. At least 45 political prisoners have been executed in Iran since January 2026.
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theiranproject.comfinance8 days ago
Iran Ties IAEA Access to Conclusion of Nuclear Negotiations
Iran’s national security spokesman stated that the UN nuclear watchdog will remain barred from the country under existing law. A parliament committee member said cooperation levels will stay the same until Tehran’s demands are met.
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thehindu.comworld8 days ago
Ashoura observed in Lebanon and Iran
Tens of thousands gathered in Beirut's southern suburbs and other Lebanese cities for Ashoura processions that also recalled those killed in the recent Hezbollah-Israel war. Smaller observances took place next to bomb damage in Nabatiyeh while ceremonies occurred in Tehran.
insurancejournal.comfinance9 days ago
Vessels Use Oman Route After Iran Rejects New Hormuz Corridor and IMO Pauses Evacuations
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continued on a southern passage near Oman on Thursday and Friday even after a Singapore-flagged container ship was struck by a projectile. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said the route had not been approved by Tehran.
news18.comworld9 days ago
Iran Says Safe Passage Through Strait of Hormuz Cannot Be Guaranteed
Iran's deputy foreign minister stated Friday that safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz cannot be guaranteed under current arrangements. The comment follows a reported strike on a cargo vessel and ongoing disagreements between Tehran and Washington over transit routes and the…
middleeasteye.networld9 days agoUpdated
Iran Deal Sets IAEA Verification Requirements and Uranium Downblending
Rafael Grossi said Friday that Iran's commitment not to develop nuclear weapons requires robust monitoring under the recent U.S. deal. Talks with Tehran have only just begun after the preliminary agreement signed last week.
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jpost.comworld9 days ago
South Korean and Iranian foreign ministers discuss Hormuz transit and Middle East situation
The ministers held phone talks on recent Middle East developments including vessel transit through the Strait of Hormuz. They also addressed a memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran and the status of bilateral issues.
middleeasteye.networld9 days ago
GCC States Welcome US-Iran Peace Deal
All six Gulf Cooperation Council states have welcomed the agreement between the United States and Iran. Officials cited a desire to end the ongoing war rather than trust in Tehran.
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newser.comfinance8 days agoUpdated
UN Pauses Hormuz Evacuation Plan After Cargo-Ship Attack and U.S. Strikes on Iran
The International Maritime Organization suspended coordination for vessel movements through the Strait of Hormuz after a cargo ship was struck near Oman. The U.S. military responded with strikes on Iran, and President Trump attributed the incident to Tehran.
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Al Jazeerapolitics10 days ago
Rubio Meets GCC Officials in Bahrain to Discuss US-Iran Deal
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with Gulf Cooperation Council officials in Manama on June 25, 2026. He outlined conditions for a permanent agreement with Tehran while addressing regional security concerns after the recent US-Iran accord.
winnipegfreepress.comworld11 days ago
U.S. and Iran Sign Preliminary Agreement to Halt Hostilities and Open 60-Day Talks
Washington and Tehran signed a preliminary agreement in Switzerland this week to end hostilities and launched a 60-day diplomatic process. The talks will address sanctions relief, Iran’s nuclear programme and administration of the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Secretary of State Marco R…
middleeasteye.networld11 days agoUpdated
EASA Keeps Existing Advice to Airlines on Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon Airspace After Nuclear Framework Deal
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency issued updated guidance after the framework deal between Washington and Tehran. It said violations remained possible despite the agreement.
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kunstler.compolitics10 days agoUpdated
U.S. and Iranian Officials Discuss Nuclear Inspections in Switzerland
Diplomats from the United States and Iran met in Switzerland on June 22, 2026, but immediately disagreed on whether Tehran had accepted the return of IAEA inspectors. Experts outlined three major obstacles to any renewed monitoring regime, including Iran's production of undeclare…
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thehindu.comworld12 days ago
Iran Says It Will Administer Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s chief negotiator said Tehran will administer the Strait of Hormuz and require vessels to buy insurance. The move follows a temporary U.S. suspension of some sanctions on Iranian oil sales.
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theiranproject.comworld12 days ago
Ship traffic resumes in Strait of Hormuz after U.S.-Iran deal
Maritime tracking shows dozens of vessels crossed the strait over the weekend, though volumes remain below prewar levels. Iran and the U.S. agreed to a 60-day negotiating window during which Tehran will manage the waterway without charging tolls.
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The Japan Timesbusiness12 days ago
Iran Seeks Oil Buyers in Asia After U.S. Sanctions Waiver
Iran is contacting refiners in India, Japan, and South Korea after a 60-day U.S. sanctions waiver took effect. The move allows Tehran to resume exports and address a backlog of oil on tankers.
France 24world12 days agoUpdated
Iran Says It Will Administer Strait of Hormuz but Signals U.S. Cooperation Possible
Mohammad Ghalibaf said Tehran will control transit and volume through the waterway. The remarks followed recent U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland.
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middleeasteye.networld13 days ago
Maritime Traffic Through Strait of Hormuz Continues Despite Iran's Closure Announcement
Shipping data showed increased vessel transits through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday compared with levels before the U.S.-Iran agreement. Tehran announced a renewed closure on Saturday after Israeli strikes in Lebanon.
rediff.comworld13 days ago
Poll Finds Most Israelis See U.S.-Iran Agreement as Gain for Tehran
A survey by the Agam Institute and Hebrew University shows that a majority of Israelis regard the recently finalized U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding as a benefit to Tehran and a setback for Israel's long-term security.
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Fox Newspolitics13 days ago
Paris Court Upholds Ban on Iranian Opposition Rally While Kellogg Urges Regime Change at Indoor Gathering
Retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg addressed a National Council of Resistance of Iran event in Paris, saying the window for action against Tehran is wider than in a generation. French authorities banned an outdoor rally, leading to arrests when demonstrators gathered anyway. Former U…
Al Jazeeraworld13 days agoUpdated
Iran and U.S. End 18-Hour Talks in Switzerland on Sanctions Relief
Iranian negotiators left Switzerland after 18 hours of talks with U.S. counterparts. Tehran said progress was made on oil export waivers and asset releases, while oil prices fell.
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New York Postpolitics14 days ago
Women in Tehran Seen Without Headscarves as Iran Uses Traffic Cameras for Enforcement
Photographs from last week show women of all ages in Tehran wearing casual clothes and riding scooters without hijabs. Iranian law still requires women and girls over 12 to cover their hair.
freepressjournal.inpolitics15 days ago
President Trump Says U.S.-Iran MoU Amounts to Tehran's Unconditional Surrender
President Trump stated in an Axios interview that the memorandum of understanding with Iran represents unconditional surrender and that he achieved regime change by killing the previous leadership. He also said there were no limits to his power following the war with Iran.
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Fox Newspolitics16 days ago
Trump Says Netanyahu Needs Softer Touch on Hezbollah but Signals Likely Endorsement
President Donald Trump said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu can apply a softer touch in operations against Hezbollah and confirmed he called the Israeli leader 'f---ing crazy' during a phone call. Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. would not lift sanctions on Iran if…
insurancejournal.comfinance16 days ago
Iran Requires Tehran-Approved Insurance for Strait of Hormuz Transit
Iranian authorities will require vessels to carry insurance policies approved by Tehran before they can pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The measure applies to the narrow waterway that carries a significant share of global oil shipments.
Al-Monitorpolitics16 days agoUpdated
France Says It Must Approve Any UN Sanctions Relief for Iran
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said Paris will block lifting of UN sanctions unless a final U.S.-Iran nuclear accord meets its conditions. The statement comes days after Washington and Tehran agreed to 60 days of talks.
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Negotiators Reach Deal After Israeli Strike Nearly Collapses Talks
A 17-hour session in Tehran nearly ended the agreement when Iranian negotiators demanded last-minute changes and Qatari mediators threatened to leave. An Israeli airstrike on southern Beirut triggered the final crisis, prompting an immediate U.S. concession that reopened the stra…
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BBC Newsworld18 days ago
UN Experts Call for Release of British Couple Serving 10-Year Iran Spying Sentence
UN rapporteurs called for the immediate release of Lindsay and Craig Foreman, who are serving 10-year sentences in Tehran after losing their appeal.
theiranproject.comworld18 days ago
U.S. and Iran Reach First-Stage Deal to End Regional Wars
A leaked draft agreement between the U.S. and Iran would end fighting across multiple fronts in the Middle East and provide economic relief for Tehran. The deal covers war termination in Lebanon and other areas.
Washington Examinerpolitics18 days ago
Iran Faces International Pressure Over Nuclear Program
Iran's government continues a strategy of survival through conflict that began with Ayatollah Khomeini's 1988 ceasefire decision. International actors maintain pressure on Tehran over its nuclear activities.
Al Jazeeraworld18 days ago
Iranian Oil Tankers Cross US Blockade Line Ahead of Nuclear Talks
Several Iranian oil tankers exited a US-imposed blockade zone in the Strait of Hormuz this week. The crossings occurred two days before scheduled talks between Washington and Tehran on a final agreement to end their war.
theiranproject.comfinance18 days ago
Iran Seeks Restoration of Nuclear Deal Waivers for Revenue
Iran stands to earn $60-70 billion a year in oil revenue at current prices if it returns to pre-war export levels. Proposed waivers under a new memorandum of understanding would allow Tehran to access those funds.
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etftrends.comfinance19 days ago
U.S.-Iran Agreement Ends War and Restores Iranian Oil Sales
A new agreement ending the war between the United States and Iran permits Tehran to resume oil and fuel exports without delay. Sanctions relief covers banking, shipping, and insurance services as soon as the deal is signed.