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Following chants calling for his death at Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral, Donald Trump threatened to decimate Iran if it targets him, as Israel warned of a new Iranian assassination plot and US air strikes continue. Behind-the-scenes diplomacy—led by mediators like Qatar—persists to salvage talks and a security framework, even as both sides issue ultimatums and regional tensions mount.
Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi visits Oman to discuss the Strait of Hormuz amid stalled diplomacy and renewed US-Iran tensions, with Oman positioned as a key mediator. Tehran seeks mechanisms to ensure safe passage for ships and to shape the strait’s future administration under a bilateral framework, while Washington warns of consequences if Tehran does not publicly guarantee open shipping. The broader news cycle also includes coverage of Iran’s leadership funeral and related rhetoric from the new generation of its rulers.
President Trump is weighing a narrow, familiar set of options in the Iran situation, guided by a flood of advice from his national security team, foreign leaders, Republicans in Congress, and allies abroad. The discussions reveal a spectrum of views—from hawkish pushes for escalation to caution urging restraint—as he contemplates the next steps and the risk of widening conflict.
After Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral featured calls for Trump’s killing, the former president responded with threats toward Iran, signaling a marked escalation in U.S.-Iran tensions.
The United States is pressing Iran to publicly declare the Strait of Hormuz open and to promise to stop attacking commercial ships as negotiations on extending a ceasefire continue, with talks planned in Oman. Iran reportedly acknowledged that the attacks were a mistake but blamed a rogue internal faction, and regional mediators are conveying messages to Tehran urging a formal statement and safe passage for shipping in the vital waterway.
Israel reportedly shared with the U.S. intelligence community that elements of Iran's hardline leadership have expressed a desire to target President Donald Trump, with IRGC commander Ahmad Vahidi named among those pushing such plans. U.S. officials say there is no new, specific assassination plot against Trump—only persistent chatter—while acknowledging some skepticism about the Israeli assessment as Washington weighs Iran policy amid ongoing regional tensions.
The United States is pressing Iran to publicly declare that the Strait of Hormuz is open and safe for passage, warning of consequences if Tehran does not comply as Iranian officials prepare for talks in Oman. Washington has moved warships toward the Gulf and resumed airstrikes after Tehran’s attacks, part of a broad pressure campaign to keep Hormuz open. Talks under a memorandum of understanding carry an August deadline to resolve nuclear details, with U.S. officials signaling that options remain if no deal is reached.
The United States is pressuring Iran to issue a public commitment to keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, guaranteeing safe passage and no attacks on ships as a condition for continuing talks. Washington also wants Iran to implicitly acknowledge past mistakes and to hand over “nuclear dust” in any final deal. A Saturday meeting in Oman is targeted for Iran’s response, with officials warning that failure to meet the demand could derail negotiations. Despite Trump’s assertion that the ceasefire is over, U.S. officials say talks can continue, though a long-term deal remains uncertain and leverage is available across military, diplomatic, and economic channels. Iran reportedly aimed to wait until Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral to resolve major items.
The U.S. is pressuring Iran to publicly pledge that the Strait of Hormuz is open and to stop firing on ships, setting a Saturday deadline as negotiations over a fragile MOU and a broader nuclear deal continue, with Oman mediating and Washington warning of consequences if Iran refuses.
Amid renewed US-Iran tensions, Washington reportedly paused planned strikes after Iran breached a ceasefire; Israel allegedly informed Trump of a new Iranian assassination plot against him, underscoring the ongoing security threat. The day’s other headlines included sanctions on a senior Iranian financier, Iranian clerics calling for Trump’s death, and ongoing diplomatic efforts to de-escalate tensions and maintain shipping security in the Strait of Hormuz.
On his podcast, Joe Rogan criticized Trump for potentially starting a war with Iran, saying the move may have “f—ed it up” and isn’t supported by most conservatives or Americans; he noted Trump’s supposed non-intervention stance and argued that only Israeli supporters seem to back the idea. The remarks came as US–Iran tensions resumed strikes after a near three-week ceasefire, while Rogan hosted British politician Rupert Lowe. The exchange highlights Rogan’s mixed stance toward Trump amid ongoing foreign-policy debate.
A planned meeting between New York City's Office of International Affairs and Iran’s UN ambassador was canceled after the State Department objected, marking a second recent federal intervention in Mamdani’s international outreach.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was buried at the Shrine of Imam Reza in Mashhad after a week of mourning and days of massive funeral processions that drew millions; his coffin was transported by helicopter to the holy site as streets in his home city filled with mourners, marking the end of a highly orchestrated state funeral.
Unclaimed airstrikes hit Iran after the US ended its attacks, leaving questions about who carried them out and what this means for regional tensions and accountability.
Iran's ability to use disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz to push oil prices appears to be waning as global crude output recovers and alternative export routes expand. While attacks still cause brief price spikes, rising supply and diversified shipping patterns suggest Iran's leverage over Washington is diminishing, though volatility could linger if conflict escalates.