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The Independent UK
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Maira Butt

Iran warns Trump over potential attacks during Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral

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  • Iran has issued a stern warning to Donald Trump and Israel against launching any strikes during the upcoming state funeral period for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in airstrikes on the first day of the conflict.
  • Ali Abdollahi, commander of Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, cautioned 'enemies of Iran' to avoid any 'miscalculation,' threatening harsh retaliation should such actions occur.
  • Funeral processions for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei are scheduled to commence on 4 July in Tehran, concluding on 9 July with his burial in Mashhad, with further ceremonies planned in Qom and Iraq during this period.
  • Donald Trump informed reporters that the 'denuclearisation of Iran is moving along well' and highlighted 'very good meetings' held in Qatar, seeking to temper suggestions of a return to all-out combat.
  • Trump's envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, travelled to Qatar for discussions with mediators, where Qatar's foreign ministry reported 'positive progress' on matters related to an interim agreement, despite no direct talks taking place.

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Iran-US war latest: Tehran warns Trump and Israel not to attack during Ayatollah Khamenei funeral

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