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Iran's Khamenei buried in Mashhad four months after US-Israeli strikes killed him

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was buried in Mashhad after a week of ceremonies. He ruled Iran for nearly thirty-seven years and died in recent airstrikes. Large crowds gathered for funeral processions which brought daily life to a standstill. His eldest son led prayers, but his successor was notably…

The Times of India · Jul 9

Trump strikes Iran railway bridges on route to Khamenei’s funeral as ceasefire unravels

US president tries to force Iran’s hand with attacks but Tehran says it has final say on the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK · Jul 9

Iran says it hits US military targets in Gulf, lays slain leader to rest

Iranian forces attacked U.S. military infrastructure in Gulf states on Thursday. These strikes followed U.S. attacks on Iran's southern and eastern provinces. The events put further strain on a three-week-old ceasefire agreement. Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned of a crushing response to further U.S. intervention. Oil prices fell as investors weighed…

The Economic Times · Jul 9

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Video shows fighter jet escorting slain Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei’s coffin to Mashhad

The coffin of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been returned to Iran from Iraq following solemn funeral rites held in both Najaf and Karbala. His arrival in Mashhad drew large crowds as the community prepared for his burial at the Imam Reza shrine. Khamenei passed away on February 28 during a…

The Times of India · Jul 9

Iran to bury slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in culmination of mass funeral

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is buried at Iran's holiest shrine following extensive funeral ceremonies. His successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, remains out of public view due to injuries. Mourners chanted slogans demanding revenge against US President Donald Trump. Khamenei's long rule consolidated power, with the Revolutionary Guard gaining influence. Iran faces internal economic…

The Economic Times · Jul 9

Iran to bury slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as week-long funeral ceremonies draw to a close

Iran's slain ruler Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Thursday will be buried at the country's holiest shrine in Mashhad after a week of mass funeral processions, rallies and mourning ceremonies that has coincided with a flare-up in conflict with the US. Khamenei's son and successor, Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, has still…

France 24 · Jul 9

Watch: Iran shares video showing Khamenei's battered compound after US-Israeli strikes

Iranian state media has released footage purportedly showing the extent of damage inside the residence compound of slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, offering the first interior view of the site following the US-Israeli strikes that killed him during the recent war.

The Times of India · Jul 9

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A bitterly divided Iran grapples with Khamenei's legacy as he is laid to rest

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death has revealed Iran's profound societal divisions. Hard-liners displayed strength at his funeral while discontent simmers beneath the surface. Decades of repression and economic issues fuel widespread public dissatisfaction across the nation. Protests and crackdowns have intensified, leaving many Iranians feeling despair and uncertainty. The future of…

The Economic Times · Jul 9

Missile alerts sound in Bahrain and Qatar after US launches new round of airstrikes against Iran

United States forces conducted new airstrikes targeting Iran early Thursday. Missile alerts sounded in Bahrain and Qatar following the American military action. Iran had launched attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait earlier in response. These exchanges have raised fears of a renewed conflict in the region. Negotiations for a permanent peace…

The Economic Times · Jul 9

US launches new strikes on Iran that Trump says could get 'much worse'

The US military launched a new round of strikes against Iran on Wednesday following President Donald Trump's assertion that the fragile ceasefire between the two countries was "over". Trump warned that the attacks could get "much worse" if Iran perpetrated further attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

France 24 · Jul 9

Atmosphere in Iran remains highly charged after Ayatollah’s funeral and escalation of grievances with US

World is witnessing a turning point, says ministry spokesperson, as Iran seeks to assert independence amid rising tensions

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8

Are US-Iran headed back to war? What next after Trump's new threats

US President Trump's comments have intensified the US-Iran crisis with new threats. He is now considering attacks on Iran's power and water infrastructure. Iran has vowed a strong response to any aggression against its sovereignty. Gulf states are likely to push for renewed diplomatic negotiations between both nations. The situation…

The Economic Times · Jul 8

Regime supporters and opposition share AI-generated images of Khamenei’s funeral

Both supporters of the Iranian regime and members of the opposition have been sharing AI-generated images of funeral services held in early July for Iran's late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei – killed during a US-Israeli strike on February 28.

France 24 · Jul 8

Is an Iran deal 'over' and war back on? A timeline of the conflict and talks

Global markets and oil prices lurched after the United States and Iran traded new strikes. The conflict threatened lives throughout the region and foreign residents of Gulf nations. A fragile ceasefire was reached and later extended, but fighting resumed. An interim deal was signed, but tensions remained high. The war…

The Economic Times · Jul 8

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The Independent UK · Jul 8

Is an Iran deal ‘over’ and war back on? A timeline of the conflict and talks

Global markets and oil prices have been shaken after the United States and Iran exchanged new strikes and President Donald Trump suggested that negotiations between the countries might be “over.”

The Economic Times · Jul 8

Truce over? Trump reveals why he ended the ceasefire with Iran

US President Trump declared the Iran truce effectively over after attacks on shipping. The United States launched retaliatory strikes on Iranian military targets. These actions followed Iran's attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Fresh uncertainty now surrounds planned negotiations between Washington and Tehran. Global energy markets reacted…

Bangkok Post · Jul 8

Iraq’s holy cities host funeral processions for Khamenei

NAJAF, Iraq - Crowds thronged the streets of Najaf on Wednesday as the coffin of Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei moved through the holy city in a procession devoted to Iraq, home to Shia Islam’s most sacred shrines.

The Independent UK · Jul 8

Funeral prayers in Iraq for Iranian supreme leader commences, after body arrives in holy city

Funeral processions for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have begun Wednesday in Najaf, Iraq, with thousands of mourners present

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The Independent UK · Jul 8

US launches strikes on Iran after 3 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz; Bahrain and Kuwait targeted

The U.S. military has attacked Iran after it said Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz

France 24 · Jul 8

Huge crowds flood Iraq’s holy cities for Khamenei funeral procession

The funeral procession of Iran's late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei continued to draw massive crowds as it made its way through the holy cities of Iraq, home to some of the Shia faith's most sacred shrines. The six-day funeral ceremony will conclude on Thursday when Khamenei's body is returned…

The Economic Times · Jul 8

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian leaves Iraq for Tehran after US strikes

US-Iran war news: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian departed Iraq after attending funeral rites for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. US Central Command forces launched powerful strikes against Iran in response to vessel attacks. Explosions were reported near Sirik and Qeshm in southern Iran following these strikes. The US Treasury Department also cancelled…

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8

US and Iran threaten return to war after fiercest exchange of fire since truce

Ceasefire appears close to unravelling after three commercial vessels are hit and two militaries target each other

The Economic Times · Jul 8

US resumes strikes on Iran with over 80 targets hit; revokes oil waiver

United States forces launched strikes targeting over eighty Iranian military sites. These actions followed attacks on three commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's foreign ministry issued a warning of retaliation for the military action. Washington also revoked an oil license which had allowed Iran to sell crude. Oil…

France 24 · Jul 7

Viral AI fakes flood social media as Iran mourns Khamenei

International news agencies documented huge crowds at former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral procession in Tehran. But alongside genuine images of mourners, AI-generated videos and photos falsely claiming to show the event have spread widely online. Some exaggerate the size of the crowds, while others feature tell-tale AI errors…

The Independent UK · Jul 7

Three tankers hit in latest attacks in Strait of Hormuz, British military says

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