The Latest Breaking News from Iran

'Who was the masked man?' Khamenei funeral mystery solved

A masked figure seen at the funeral of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, which fuelled speculation that his successor and son Mojtaba Khamenei had finally appeared in public, has been identified as the late leader's eldest grandson.

The Times of India · Jul 12

Lindsey Graham was booked for Meet the Press. Trump jumped in after he died for revealing interview

Graham was set to appear on NBC’s Sunday morning talker to discuss the collapse of the Iran ceasefire

The Independent UK · Jul 12

Trump Confidant South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, 71, Dies

One of the most influential figures in in the Trump administration on foreign policy, Graham advised the US president on Iran and Russia. Graham, who had reportedly just returned from a trip to Ukraine, had announced an agreement on Friday with the Trump administration to move forward on a package…

International Business Times · Jul 12

The week in pictures: Le Pen's comeback, Khamenei's funeral and Mbappé's wondergoal

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen was cleared to run in next year's presidential election, despite having her embezzlement conviction confirmed, in a week that saw Iran hold days-long funeral ceremonies for slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and football stars Kylian Mbappé and Lionel Messi deliver moments of magic…

France 24 · Jul 12

Oil Prices Surge Amid US-Iran Tensions, Elizabeth Warren Slams 'Corrupt' Trump-Linked Deal and More: This Week in Economy

It’s been an eventful weekend in the world of finance and politics. Here’s a quick recap of the top economic stories that made headlines.

Benzinga · Jul 12

US-Iran strikes: latest developments

DUBAI - Iran announced it was again closing the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday and hit Gulf neighbours in retaliation for US strikes, further undermining efforts to salvage Middle East peace efforts.

Bangkok Post · Jul 12

Middle East Tensions Flare Up As IRGC Shuts Strait Of Hormuz: US, Iran Trade Strikes And Peace Hopes Recede

The US forces launched another wave of attacks on Iran near the contentious Strait of Hormuz on Saturday. The US strikes followed a missile attack on a commercial cargo ship by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the elite military unit of Iran.

International Business Times · Jul 12

Iran newspaper lists Trump, European leaders as revenge targets

A conservative Iranian newspaper published a list of foreign leaders for revenge. This list was released after the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Mojtaba Khamenei, his son, vowed retribution for the attacks. The infographic featured leaders from the US, Israel, and European nations. These individuals were identified as targets…

The Economic Times · Jul 12

US-Iran strikes: Latest developments on Gulf attacks, Hormuz closure

Iran announced it was again closing the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday and hit Gulf neighbours in retaliation for US strikes, further undermining efforts to salvage Middle East peace efforts. US strikes 140 targets CENTCOM said Saturday the US military had hit "approximately" 140 targets in Iran in retaliation for…

The Economic Times · Jul 12

Iran's Supreme Leader Vows Retaliation, Trump Warns 1,000 US Missiles 'Locked and Loaded' and More: This Week in Politics

As the week unfolded, the world witnessed a series of escalating events, including Iran’s Supreme Leader vowing retaliation and the U.S. launching a strike in response. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump warned of a potential conflict.

Benzinga · Jul 12