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world6 days ago•10 min saved

Tehran crowds highlight Iran’s leadership continuity at Khamenei funeral

Thousands attend the multi-day funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, with three of his sons present and his successor Mojtaba absent; analysts say the display signals continuity in Iran’s leadership even as mourners express anger and calls for revenge, with as many as 15 million expected to participate. The live updates also touch on regional developments and ongoing tensions in the broader Middle East.

world6 days ago•378 min saved

Iran's Capital Rallies for Khamenei's Funeral

Massive crowds filled Tehran's Grand Mosalla for the start of the dayslong funeral of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, signaling the regime's display of resilience as mourners from across the country attend.

via NBC News|

world7 days ago•8 min saved

Tehran Swells with Mourning as Khamenei Funeral Kicks Off

Thousands of mourners in black gathered at Tehran's Grand Mosalla on the first day of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral, with his body lying in state and a multi‑day procession planned from Tehran to Mashhad through Qom, Najaf and Karbala. Iran expects 15–20 million attendees across the country and neighbouring Iraq, as chants against the US and vows of vigilante retaliation accompany the sombre proceedings following his death in February strikes.

via BBC|

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world7 days ago•13 min saved

Khamenei funeral kicks off dayslong rites as regional tensions simmer

Iran begins a multi-day funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran with large crowds and tight security, while regional tensions flare as the US warns of potential Israeli actions against Iranian mediators, Iran cautions the UK and France over Hormuz, and funeral processions unfold across Tehran and Iraq with airspace closures and international dignitaries in attendance.

world8 days ago•23 min saved

Khamenei funeral kicks off with casket on display as Iran braces for weeklong processions

Tehran is staging a multi-day funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with his casket on display at the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla as millions prepare to mourn across Tehran and other cities; security is tight, airspace will be closed, and diplomacy with the U.S. is paused as foreign dignitaries attend, signaling the regime’s show of resilience amid regional tensions.

world18 days ago•24 min saved

Trump warns of action as US eases Iran oil sanctions

The US has issued a 60-day waiver allowing Iran to export oil in dollars for the first time in decades amid ongoing talks over nuclear inspections and sanctions relief, and Trump warned he’ll “do what I have to do” if Tehran breaches the ceasefire; the move comes as Tehran asserts control over the Strait of Hormuz under international law and diplomacy continues to unfold around Iran’s oil and energy dealings.

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world19 days ago•5 min saved

Iran’s World Cup glow in Tehran as war and peace talks loom

In Tehran, Iran’s World Cup match against Belgium sparked exuberant crowds despite ongoing war and U.S.-Iran peace talks. A stoppage-time moment saw Mehdi Taremi’s goal ruled offside as Beiranvand produced standout saves; the team faced tight travel and visa constraints, arriving from Mexico and needing to depart U.S. venues within 24 hours. Amid the celebration, officials and fans linked sports to broader calls for peace, with Swiss negotiations producing cautious optimism about ending the conflict within 60 days, while the crowd grappled with the politicization of sport and the resilience of Team Melli.

via NBC News|

world19 days ago•15 min saved

Trump vows to take over Iran if Hormuz closes, amid tense ceasefire talks

President Donald Trump told Fox News that if Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz, the United States would take over Iran, a hardened warning set against the backdrop of fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire negotiations and broader Middle East tensions, including Israel’s actions in Lebanon; the report also notes ongoing diplomacy with Iran led by Vice President JD Vance in Switzerland as Washington weighs sanctions relief and terms of the agreement.

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world20 days ago•17 min saved

Trump threatens to take over Iran if Hormuz closes, fueling tensions

Trump publicly warned he would take over Iran if Tehran closes the Strait of Hormuz, a profanity-filled threat tied to Iran's actions amid Israeli strikes in Lebanon; the remarks come as the US pursues a 60-day ceasefire with sanctions relief and unfrozen funds, and Vice President JD Vance leads peace talks in Switzerland, highlighting deep partisan divides over the deal's terms.

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middle-east21 days ago•26 min saved

Trump warns Hormuz tolls as Iran asserts Strait closure ahead of peace talks

Trump threatened tolls on the Strait of Hormuz during a 60-day ceasefire with Iran, while Tehran said it would close the waterway; the U.S. denies the closure as Swiss-led talks move forward on a 14-point peace deal.

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world27 days ago•188 min saved

Iran’s Dissent Grows, Yet Regime Keeps Final Say on US Deal

Hardline factions in Iran are mounting media campaigns and protests against a potential US-backed deal to end the conflict, but Tehran’s ruling structure still appears to hold the final authority to sign any memorandum, underscoring a loud but not decisive internal dissent.