Funeral pause: U.S. halts Iran talks as Khamenei’s farewell begins
TL;DR
As Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral begins in Tehran, the United States pauses its negotiations with Iran for a week to let the ceremonies proceed, with talks set to resume afterward; the broader regional picture remains tense, highlighted by Russia’s attendance at the funeral, Iranian retaliation warnings, and a new effort by France, Britain and Oman to safeguard shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
- US agrees to halt talks with Iran for a week as funeral for Khamenei begins Fox News
- It’s Day 1 of the Supreme Leader’s Funeral, and Allies Gather in Iran The New York Times
- Iran war live: Millions expected in Tehran for funeral of Ali Khamenei Al Jazeera
- AP Was There: Millions of mourners attended funeral of Iran’s Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini AP News
- Huge crowds expected as Khamenei funeral ceremonies open in Iran France 24
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