The Latest Breaking News from Mojtaba Khamenei

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 · 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 Economic Times · Jul 3

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 · Jul 3

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 · Jul 2

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.

Euronews · Jul 2

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.…

The Times of India · Jul 2

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.

International Business Times UK · Jul 2

Any deal with Tehran is 'a pause before the next war,' Reza Pahlavi tells Euronews

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Reza Pahlavi said the framework agreement would allow the Islamic Republic to regroup and rearm, with the only winner from the deal being the regime in Tehran.

Euronews · Jul 2

US-Iran indirect talks to resume after Khamenei funeral

DOHA, Qatar - The next indirect US-Iran talks will come after the funeral for the late supreme leader of Iran, mediators said on Thursday, as diplomacy inches ahead on ending the Middle East war.

Bangkok Post · Jul 2

Khamenei's body in cold storage since February: Why Iran fears another funeral disaster as former Supreme Leader awaits burial

Iran is meticulously planning Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral to prevent the deadly crowd surges that marred previous burials. Lessons learned from the chaotic funerals of Ayatollah Khomeini and General Qasem Soleimani are shaping extensive security measures, including potential helicopter deployment and cross-border coordination with Iraq. The aim is to ensure…

The Times of India · Jul 2