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Meet the young Iranian protestors facing execution

INDEPENDENT PERSIAN: As Iran ramps up executions of protestors, Amirhossein Miresmaeili speaks to the families and friends of those on death row

The Independent UK

Four dead, over ten injured after car crashes into crowd of government supporters in Iran

A tragic traffic incident transpired in Mashhad, Iran, where a car veered into a crowd, resulting in four deaths and over ten injuries. The vehicle lost control after hitting another car and barriers. The driver, who exhibited abnormal behaviour during preliminary checks, has been apprehended. Authorities deemed the incident a…

The Times of India

An emerging Iran-Pakistan ‘Axis of Sympathy’ is reshaping southwest Asia’s power structures

Earlier this month, the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was buried in his hometown of Mashhad after a four-day ceremony. Many international delegations were present, but each country will have chosen their representatives with the utmost care. Sending high-ranking officials would go beyond mere diplomatic courtesy, and possibly…

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Iran Unveils Trump in a Coffin Mural as US Treats Revenge Plot as Credible

A new mural in Tehran depicts Donald Trump in a coffin, reflecting Iran's escalating rhetoric following Ayatollah Khamenei's assassination. US intelligence treats the threat against Trump as credible.

International Business Times UK

Iran bids farewell to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei amid tensions with US

Large crowds of mourners marched through Mashhad on 9 July for the burial of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at Mashhad’s Imam Reza Shrine.

Euronews

Iran buries Khamenei as renewed fighting tests shaky ceasefire deal

Khamenei's flag-covered coffin was carried aloft into the shrine of Imam Reza in his home city of Mashhad in eastern Iran as a sea of people waited outside and listened to prayers, with no sign of a public appearance by his son and successor Mojtaba Khamenei.

Euronews

Khamenei Funeral Descends Into Chaos as Iran's President Is Heckled for Being 'Too Soft'

The funeral of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei revealed political tensions, with hardliners confronting officials over diplomatic approaches towards the US.

International Business Times UK

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Iran buries Ali Khamenei in holy shrine; new Supreme Leader remains out of sight

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was buried in Iran's holiest shrine after massive funeral events. His successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, has not appeared publicly since the war began. Crowds chanted slogans demanding revenge against US President Donald Trump for the leader's death. Khamenei's 37-year rule concluded amidst internal challenges and economic woes. The…

The Economic Times

Iran threatens to hit Israel if infrastructure attacks continue, Trump maintains truce is over

The head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council on Friday said that Tehran would retaliate against any attacks on its infrastructure, warning that Israel would not be spared. US President Trump maintained that the June ceasefire between the US and Iran was over, though he said that Washington would continue…

France 24

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

New US, Iran fighting erupts ahead of Khamenei burial

New fighting erupted between the United States and Iran ahead of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's burial. Tehran targeted US regional allies while American strikes hit an Iranian nuclear power plant perimeter. This renewed hostility sparked concerns of a return to full-scale war after a recent ceasefire. Iran's army reported targeting…

The Economic Times

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

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

Iraq's holy cities to host funeral processions for Ali Khamenei

Funeral processions for Iran's slain leader Ali Khamenei will pass through Iraq's holy cities. Ceremonies began Saturday in Iran and will include a dedicated day for neighboring Iraq. Iraqi officials received Khamenei's remains Tuesday night at Najaf international airport. Huge crowds are expected in Najaf and Karbala for the significant…

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France 24

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 Times of India

131 days, 4 coffins, 6 days: Full itinerary of slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

Months after Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed at the start of the war involving Iran, the United States and Israel, the country is preparing for a dayslong funeral that will take his body across major religious and political centres in Iran and neighbouring Iraq before his final…

The Economic Times

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 Times of India

Hamas, Hezbollah & Houthis: Low-profile guest list for Khamenei's funeral reveals how isolated Iran has become

Iran begins a week of funeral ceremonies on Friday for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a joint US–Israeli strike in February. The ceremonies will move from Tehran to Qom, then to Najaf in Iraq, before concluding with burial in his hometown of Mashhad next Thursday.…

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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.

The Economic Times

Pakistan minister Naqvi in Iran for first high-level trip after initial peace pact

Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi made an unannounced visit to Iran, arriving in Mashhad and heading to Tehran for talks with senior officials. This marks the first visit by a high-ranking Pakistani official following the US-Iran agreement aimed at West Asian peace. Naqvi is expected to monitor ongoing negotiations between…

The Times of India

Sunday or not? Qatari delegation in Tehran as US-Iran continue to mull peace deal

A Qatari delegation arrived in Tehran on Sunday to examine the latest developments in diplomatic efforts between Iran and the United States, according to Iranian media reports, as dozens of protesters gathered outside a foreign ministry office in Mashhad demanding the resignation of top diplomat Abbas Araghchi.

The Economic Times

Protest erupts in Iran against Araghchi over prospective US peace deal

Protests have erupted in Iran following discussions of a peace deal with the United States. Demonstrators in Mashhad and Tehran are voicing strong opposition to top diplomat Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. Hardline figures argue the proposed agreement compromises Iran's interests and its leverage over the Strait…

France 24

Middle East Live: Dozens protest peace deal outside Iran foreign ministry

Dozens protested Saturday outside a foreign ministry office in Iran's northeastern city of Mashhad, chanting slogans against top diplomat Abbas Araghchi after a televised interview in which he discussed signing a peace deal with the US. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

International Business Times UK

Four Months of Chaos: Why Ayatollah Khamenei's Burial Was Secretly Postponed Amidst the US-Israel-Iran War

Iran has announced the funeral dates for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, coinciding with ongoing diplomatic efforts between the US and Iran, highlighting the complex geopolitical landscape.

Euronews

Tehran regime executes three protesters, one 'without evidence'

Iran’s judiciary says three protesters detained over the January unrest in the city of Mashhad have been hanged, as rights groups report four murder convicts were executed in a unrelated case in Isfahan.

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