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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

Missile alerts sound in Bahrain and Qatar after US launches new round of airstrikes against Iran

United States forces conducted new airstrikes targeting Iran early Thursday. Missile alerts sounded in Bahrain and Qatar following the American military action. Iran had launched attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait earlier in response. These exchanges have raised fears of a renewed conflict in the region. Negotiations for a permanent peace…

The Economic Times

US launches new strikes on Iran that Trump says could get 'much worse'

The US military launched a new round of strikes against Iran on Wednesday following President Donald Trump's assertion that the fragile ceasefire between the two countries was "over". Trump warned that the attacks could get "much worse" if Iran perpetrated further attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Atmosphere in Iran remains highly charged after Ayatollah’s funeral and escalation of grievances with US

World is witnessing a turning point, says ministry spokesperson, as Iran seeks to assert independence amid rising tensions

The Guardian - UK

Are US-Iran headed back to war? What next after Trump's new threats

US President Trump's comments have intensified the US-Iran crisis with new threats. He is now considering attacks on Iran's power and water infrastructure. Iran has vowed a strong response to any aggression against its sovereignty. Gulf states are likely to push for renewed diplomatic negotiations between both nations. The situation…

The Economic Times

Regime supporters and opposition share AI-generated images of Khamenei’s funeral

Both supporters of the Iranian regime and members of the opposition have been sharing AI-generated images of funeral services held in early July for Iran's late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei – killed during a US-Israeli strike on February 28.

France 24

Is an Iran deal 'over' and war back on? A timeline of the conflict and talks

Global markets and oil prices lurched after the United States and Iran traded new strikes. The conflict threatened lives throughout the region and foreign residents of Gulf nations. A fragile ceasefire was reached and later extended, but fighting resumed. An interim deal was signed, but tensions remained high. The war…

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Is an Iran deal ‘over’ and war back on? A timeline of the conflict and talks

Global markets and oil prices have been shaken after the United States and Iran exchanged new strikes and President Donald Trump suggested that negotiations between the countries might be “over.”

The Independent UK

Truce over? Trump reveals why he ended the ceasefire with Iran

US President Trump declared the Iran truce effectively over after attacks on shipping. The United States launched retaliatory strikes on Iranian military targets. These actions followed Iran's attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Fresh uncertainty now surrounds planned negotiations between Washington and Tehran. Global energy markets reacted…

The Economic Times

Iraq’s holy cities host funeral processions for Khamenei

NAJAF, Iraq - Crowds thronged the streets of Najaf on Wednesday as the coffin of Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei moved through the holy city in a procession devoted to Iraq, home to Shia Islam’s most sacred shrines.

Bangkok Post

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

US launches strikes on Iran after 3 ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz; Bahrain and Kuwait targeted

The U.S. military has attacked Iran after it said Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

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…

France 24

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian leaves Iraq for Tehran after US strikes

US-Iran war news: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian departed Iraq after attending funeral rites for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. US Central Command forces launched powerful strikes against Iran in response to vessel attacks. Explosions were reported near Sirik and Qeshm in southern Iran following these strikes. The US Treasury Department also cancelled…

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The Guardian - UK

US and Iran threaten return to war after fiercest exchange of fire since truce

Ceasefire appears close to unravelling after three commercial vessels are hit and two militaries target each other

The Economic Times

US resumes strikes on Iran with over 80 targets hit; revokes oil waiver

United States forces launched strikes targeting over eighty Iranian military sites. These actions followed attacks on three commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's foreign ministry issued a warning of retaliation for the military action. Washington also revoked an oil license which had allowed Iran to sell crude. Oil…

France 24

Viral AI fakes flood social media as Iran mourns Khamenei

International news agencies documented huge crowds at former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral procession in Tehran. But alongside genuine images of mourners, AI-generated videos and photos falsely claiming to show the event have spread widely online. Some exaggerate the size of the crowds, while others feature tell-tale AI errors…

The Independent UK

Three tankers hit in latest attacks in Strait of Hormuz, British military says

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'We're watching closely': US Senator warns Pakistan over 'double role' after Sharif's Khamenei tribute

US Pakistan relations: In a recent statement, US Senator Rick Scott criticized Pakistan's potential role in mediating US-Iran relations, referencing past missteps that question Islamabad's credibility. At the same time, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif paid his respects at Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral, vowing to uphold a collaborative relationship with Iran.…

The Times of India

'We're watching closely': US Senator warns Pak over 'double role' after Khamenei tribute

US Senator Rick Scott on Tuesday sharply criticised Pakistan's role in the US-Iran peace deal, accusing Islamabad of hypocrisy after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attended the funeral of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran.

International Business Times

Iran's New Supreme Leader Missed His Father's Funeral. Reports Say It Could Be Due To Assassination Fears Or Not Show His Wounds

Three sons of the Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei prayed next to his coffin Sunday, but the son who was anointed as his successor, Mojtaba, was absent.

Latin Times

Khamenei Funeral Draws Massive Crowds as Iran's New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Remains Out of Public View-VIDEOS & PHOTOS

Tens of thousands of mourners filled the streets of Tehran on Monday for the funeral procession of Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, while the continued absence of his successor, Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, fueled speculation over his security and health following the U.S.-Israeli strike that killed his father.

France 24

'His resilience, his words, his character': Mourners grieve late supreme leader Khamenei

A sea of mourners filled the streets of Tehran on Monday for the funeral procession of late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. FRANCE 24 spoke to some of those who had travelled across the country to pay their respects for the man who led the Islamic Republic for almost four…

International Business Times UK

Iran Launches Legal Action Against Israel and US for Khamenei Assassination as Crowds Chant 'Kill Trump'

Iran is preparing a legal complaint against the US and Israel over Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's assassination, gathering evidence as part of the process, amid ongoing funeral ceremonies in Tehran.

International Business Times UK

'Death to Trump, Netanyahu': Revenge Signs Displayed at Khamenei Funeral as US Monitors Threats

Revenge signs targeting Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu appear at Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral as US officials monitor Iran threats amid rising Middle East tensions.

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