Iran-US war latest: Tehran attacks US military bases as Strait of Hormuz standoff escalates US military's Central Command says it controls the Strait of Hormuz but Iran's Guard rejects claim The Independent UK · Jul 10
A bitterly divided Iran grapples with Ali Khamenei's legacy as he is laid to rest Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death has exposed Iran's profound societal divisions. Supporters lionized him as a defender of clerical rule and the Islamic Republic. Decades of repression and economic hardship fuel widespread discontent among many citizens. Protests, met with crackdowns, have intensified calls for the regime's overthrow. The nation faces uncertainty… The Economic Times · Jul 10
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
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 The Independent UK · Jul 8
Khamenei Funeral Puts Iran-US Talks On Hold. Hormuz, Nuclear Program Hold Key To Peace Slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei funeral has put in abeyance peace talks with the US to find a resolution to the Middle East conflict. Iran is also seen as increasingly pushing back on US demands in the negotiations. International Business Times · Jul 5
Calls for revenge as senior Iranian officials appear in public for supreme leader's funeral Iran’s top officials and brothers of the country’s new supreme leader have emerged into public view to attend the funeral prayers for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, signaling confidence in their safety as Iran pushes back on U.S. demands in negotiations to permanently end the war The Independent UK · Jul 5
Iran-US war latest: Khamenei’s funeral procession begins in Tehran as mourners issue threats against Trump Thousands gathered to mourn Khamenei as Trump boasts ‘one shot’ could take all the regime’s leaders ‘out’ The Independent UK · Jul 5
Trump death call by performer at Iran's Ali Khamenei funeral draws cheers A poet at the funeral for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei incited calls for the death of US President Donald Trump before a massive crowd. The funeral, attended by hundreds of thousands, honored Khamenei, who died in an airstrike, and highlighted the theocracy's efforts to leverage its influence… The Economic Times · Jul 5
'Death to America': Crowds at Khamenei Funeral Call for Revenge Against US-Israel and Wave '#Killtrump' Banner Thousands gather in Tehran for Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral, chanting for revenge against the US and Israel. International Business Times UK · Jul 4
Iranians mourn as Khamenei funeral ceremonies begin Large crowds gathered in Tehran as Iran began six days of funeral ceremonies for late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed during the US-Israeli conflict. Euronews · Jul 4
Tiny coffin beside Ali Khamenei's: 14-month-old granddaughter honoured at Iran Supreme Leader's funeral Iran mourned its late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei with funeral ceremonies in Tehran, where his coffin was displayed alongside that of his 14-month-old granddaughter, killed in an Israeli airstrike. The event also honored other family members, including his son-in-law and daughter. Thousands gathered for prayers, with traditional practices observed. The… The Times of India · Jul 4
Iran begins dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war Iran has begun a dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, months after an airstrike killed him at the start of the war The Independent UK · Jul 4
In Iran, regime officials who survived the war intended to kill them appear in public for dayslong funeral of the late Supreme Leader Khamenei Photos published by Iranian state media showed Gen. Ahmad Vahidi attending a meeting about the funeral of Khamenei, 86, and sitting alongside his casket. Fortune · Jul 3
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 · Jul 3
The Independent UK · Jul 3 Iran prepares to bury killed supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei during lengthy funeral IN FULL
The Economic Times · Jul 3 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 Independent UK · Jul 3 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 · Jul 3 Powerful general in Iran emerges from hiding as Tehran prepares for Khamenei's dayslong funeral A powerful general who leads Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard emerged from hiding as Tehran prepares for the dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
The Economic Times · Jun 24 '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 Independent UK · Jun 19 Tyre in southern Lebanon marks Muharram holy month after destruction from Israel-Hezbollah war Iman Dilbani weeps during a religious sermon in Tyre, Lebanon, wearing a yellow scarf to honor her son killed fighting for Hezbollah
AAP · Jun 19 Analysis: A confident Iran is pressing its advantage, but challenges loom Iran sees the interim deal with the U.S. as a strategic win, allowing it to sell oil globally and press its advantage
The Economic Times · Jun 19 US push to get Iran talks started hits an early bump due to intense fighting in Lebanon High-stakes talks between the US and Iran have stalled as Tehran demands an end to Israeli strikes in Lebanon before negotiations can begin. Vice President Vance's planned trip to Switzerland was postponed amid escalating violence. President Trump expressed confidence in the 60-day negotiation window, while Iran's supreme leader endorsed direct…
The Guardian - UK · Jun 19 US-Iran talks abruptly called off after Israel and Hezbollah trade deadly attacks JD Vance’s staff were at an airbase ready to fly to summit in Obbürgen before trip was suddenly cancelled
The Times of India · Jun 19 Iran to start charging fee in Strait of Hormuz after 60-day negotiation window: Report Iran plans maritime transit fees for the Strait of Hormuz post-US agreement, despite ongoing regional tensions. Israel reaffirms its security zone in Lebanon and commitment to preventing Iran's nuclear ambitions. The US urges a ceasefire, while Iran seeks regional support for reconstruction. Economic recovery for Iran is expected to be…
AAP · Jun 19 Vance delays trip to Switzerland to lead new US talks with Iran on its nuclear program The White House says Vice President JD Vance is delaying a trip to Switzerland to lead a new round of negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program — raising questions about what's next for the tentative agreement to end the war