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First Thing: Iran to show defiance in six-day funeral for supreme leader

Ceremony for Ali Khamenei intended to be epic display of national power

The Guardian - UK

Khamenei's Funeral Draws Millions as Iran Faces Questions Over Leadership, Security and Its Post-War Future

Millions gathered in Iran for Khamenei's funeral, highlighting national unity amid regional tensions. Iran's leadership now faces economic, security, and diplomatic challenges in a rapidly changing landscape.

International Business Times UK

IRGC heavyweight resurfaces as Iran prepares days of mourning for late Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei

General Ahmad Vahidi, a senior commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has reappeared in public in Tehran ahead of the state funeral for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, marking his first public appearance in months as Iran prepares for days of national mourning.

The Times of India

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What to know about the funeral and burial of Iran's former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and who's attending from India

Iran and Iraq prepare for the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, months after his death in a US-Israel war. The delayed ceremony, beginning Saturday, will gauge the theocracy's public support following recent crackdowns. The event's significance is amplified by the potential first public appearance of his successor, Ayatollah…

The Economic Times

What to know about the funeral and burial of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Mourners preparing for days-long funeral for the late ayatollah, who was killed in February

The Independent UK

Ali Khamenei’s six-day funeral expected to draw millions in Iran

Country’s leadership vows to never surrender as memorial on grand scale aims to relay message of resistance to world

The Guardian - UK

Iran-US war latest: Tehran begins public mourning for Ayatollah Khamenei and claims funeral will draw 20 million

Iran has warned the US and Israel that any attacks during the former supreme leader’s funeral would be met with a ‘harsh retaliation’

The Independent UK

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Ali Khamenei's body arrives in Tehran ahead of funeral expected to draw millions

Millions are expected to bid farewell to Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, whose body arrived in Tehran for his funeral. The grand ceremony, attended by foreign dignitaries, follows a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East. Preparations are underway for multi-city commemorations, with calls for a massive turnout to avenge his…

The Economic Times

Hundreds gather at Khameni funeral site ahead of Saturday opening

Hundreds of people gathered on Friday at Tehran’s Grand Mosalla religious complex where the late Ali Khamenei's funeral will be held over the weekend, AFP said. Officials and foreign dignitaries including Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf earlier paid their respects as Iran’s slain supreme leader…

France 24

Ayatollah Khamenei's coffin taken to the site of assassination: Iranian media

Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral news: Iran is preparing for a massive public farewell and funeral for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with an estimated 20 million people expected. The multi-day event, beginning July 4, will feature public viewing and procession. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres offered condolences, while India will send…

The Economic Times

Mojtaba Khamenei to skip father Ali Khamenei's funeral over security concerns: Report

Iran's current Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, will skip his father's funeral due to Israeli threats, according to a representative. This follows a stern warning from Iran's Foreign Minister to the US, urging them to control Israel after its Defence Minister declared Mojtaba Khamenei "marked for death." The US is reminded…

The Economic Times

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei to skip father Ali Khamenei's funeral over security fears: Report

Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, will skip his father's funeral due to Israeli threats, according to a representative. This follows a stark warning from Iran's Foreign Minister to the US, citing Israeli remarks about Mojtaba Khamenei being "marked for death." Diplomatic talks in Doha reported positive progress on a…

The Times of India

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei absent from wife's funeral: Report

Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new Supreme Leader, was conspicuously absent from the funeral of his wife Zahra Hadad-Adel, who was killed in the February 28 US-Israeli strike on Ali Khamenei's residence.

The Times of India

Iran renews Hormuz threats as Doha talks end with cautious progress

Tehran threatened a "forceful response" against vessels straying from its approved Hormuz routes, even as mediators said indirect US-Iran talks in Doha concluded with "positive progress". The next round of talks will wait until after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral, which begins on Saturday.

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International Business Times

Iran Issues Stark Warning To U.S. And Israel As It Readies Supreme Leader's Funeral: 'Avoid Any Miscalculation'

Iran issued a stark warning to the United States and Israel over the upcoming funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

International Business Times

U.S. Reportedly Trying To Convince Iran Not To Continue With One Of Its Main Goals After The War

The U.S. is reportedly trying to convince Iran to refrain from charging tolls for passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

International Business Times UK

Laura Loomer Calls IDF To 'Target' Iran's Mass Public Funeral For Ali Khamenei With Over 20 Million Attendees Expected

Laura Loomer, a far-right activist, described Iran's state funeral for Ali Khamenei as a 'target rich environment,' using military language that sparked controversy and highlighted security concerns.

The Economic Times

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti to pay final tribute to Ayatollah Khamenei after receiving invitation from Iran

Mehbooba Mufti, president of the Peoples Democratic Party, is set to visit Iran to pay her respects at the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, following an invitation from his office. This invitation underscores the long-standing and strategic relationship between Iran and India. Mufti regards this as a significant…

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The Independent UK

AP Was There: Millions of mourners attended funeral of Iran's Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini

On June 6, 1989, millions of Iranians turned out in the streets to bury Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, who had led the 1979 Islamic Revolution

France 24

Iran after Khamenei: What direction following supreme leader's funeral?

Some days they talk. Some days they fight. Iran and the United States have settled into a pattern since the truce signed last month. This Wednesday in Doha, both sides are present in indirect negotiations. Whatever comes of that, the attention is now shifting to Tehran, where the Islamic Republic…

Euronews

Iran prepares largest state funeral in history for slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

After months-long delays, Tehran is in the midst of organising a six-day, multi-city funeral for late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, amid tight security and fragile US-Iran talks over Hormuz, nuclear and sanctions issues.

Euronews

Iran threatens total halt to talks amid intensive US air activity near Hormuz

The IRGC said the weekend US strikes violated the framework deal and warned that violating vessels would face a "crushing response," as Euronews journalists in Doha observed US refuelling aircraft taking off towards Hormuz in the same formation as the previous night's strikes.

The Economic Times

On This Day in History, June 27: World's first ATM installed, Peter the Great wins at Poltava, Atari founded, Djibouti gains independence, first colour TV demo and more

On This Day in History, June 27, history spans military victories, political change, scientific innovation and technological breakthroughs. From the Battle of Poltava and the world's first ATM to Atari's founding, Djibouti's independence, Facebook reaching two billion users and Malaysia's record seizure linked to Najib Razak, the date has witnessed…

The Economic Times

'Pragmatists' vs 'hardliners': Is Iran split over US deal?

Despite internal divisions and opposition, analysts believe Iran's factional splits won't derail ongoing talks with the US. While hardliners express discontent, a consensus appears to favor testing the waters for a deal. New leaders, less ideological than their predecessors, may seek to transform Iran's global relationships, though the path ahead…

The Guardian - UK

What lessons will Iran’s new leadership draw from the 110-day war?

Now fighting is over, the question is how Iran’s government will behave. Early clues point to more authoritarianism and prioritising relations with China

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