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Trump says Iran isn’t ready to make the ‘right deal’ as the US threatens the toughest sanctions in history, while Iran’s leaders call for an end to the conflict and denounce the sanctions as extraterritorial; Tehran signals a more offensive military posture and tightens control of the Strait of Hormuz, amid claims of oil flowing through the chokepoint and broader regional brinkmanship.
Iran signals a shift toward a more offensive posture and warns of a timely, precise attack to break the Hormuz blockade as Trump casts doubt on a peace deal, while Tehran moves to finalise a transit arrangement with Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring a deepening US-Iran confrontation amid rising regional tension and potential oil-market impact.
Global oil stockpiles are rapidly depleting, with the IEA forecasting a 4.3 million barrel-per-day drop in 2026 as losses in the Middle East and Russia bite, while the Strait of Hormuz reopening remains elusive; despite Trump’s claim of total US control, market volatility continues as oil prices climb and shipping disruptions persist.
Trump says the US is 'low-keying' talks with Iran as Tehran demands compensation before reopening the Strait of Hormuz; Iran warns the strait will remain closed until six conditions are met, including an end to aggression. The report also notes Iran’s security leadership reshuffle, a US push to accelerate weapons production, and regional flare-ups such as Houthi strikes and a UAE tanker incident, highlighting stalled diplomacy and rising tensions in the Gulf.
Average advertised monthly rent in Tehran sits around 723 million rials (about $389), roughly three times the typical Iranian worker’s 200–250 million rial salary, with some increases up to 100%. The data—based on advertised listings, not completed leases—highlights a widening affordability gap as rent controls are widely ignored, pushing tenants toward outer suburbs, shared housing, or relocation.
Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian reportedly sat in the back of a dark car for a secret, reportedly brief meeting with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, yet Pezeshkian cannot confirm it was the leader, hearing only a voice in the dark. The encounter reportedly happened after Pezeshkian pressed for a meeting, and he’s since asked for a face-to-face at the leader’s residence. IRGC influence has grown amid widespread mystery around Khamenei’s public absence since taking power.
Iran summoned Ukraine’s chargé d’affaires in Tehran to protest a Caspian Sea attack on an Iranian vessel, as Donald Trump warned on French TV that he could resume full-scale war with Iran if his demands aren’t met, underscoring a continuing US-Iran confrontation with regional spillovers.
President Trump, in a Truth Social post, warned the U.S. would bomb a bridge or power plant in or around Tehran if Iran attacks ships in the Strait of Hormuz, with the White House saying “military logistics infrastructure” would be targeted. Iran replied with an eye-for-an-eye vow, warning of retaliation. The exchange comes as fighting intensifies after a collapsed ceasefire, and casualties mount on both sides; international observers note that strikes on civilian infrastructure are generally considered war crimes, while the White House emphasizes military targets in its stated strategy.
France is weighing a reduction of staff at its Tehran embassy after two French diplomats were detained for several hours and allegedly abused by Iranian security forces; Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot described the detention as a serious breach of diplomatic immunity and said one diplomat was physically abused, with Paris considering ending some postings early and shrinking the embassy’s presence while seeking comment from Tehran.
Escalating US-Iran hostilities widen after Tehran threatens further strikes as Iran launches aerial attacks on Gulf states, following a seventh night of US strikes on Iranian targets; Kuwait reports attacks disrupting regional infrastructure with Kuwait Airways suspending flights, Bahrain and Jordan reporting strikes, and the Arab League condemning Iran’s actions and warning of regional repercussions.
A large billboard in Tehran’s Islamic Revolution Square depicts President Donald Trump in a coffin with a Persian inscription reading “We Kill Trump,” signaling heightened rhetoric amid escalating Iran–U.S. tensions. The display follows funeral protests calling for harm to Trump and other officials, and U.S. intelligence has warned of assassination plots against Trump and former officials, underscoring ongoing hostility between Iran and the United States.
Iran and the United States traded renewed strikes as Tehran fired missiles at tankers in the Strait of Hormuz after Trump’s escalation, with Washington reinstating a shipping blockade and proposing a 20% toll to guard the strait; Jordan intercepted missiles from Iranian territory, oil prices rose, and regional responses followed, including Dubai planning a port to bypass Hormuz and the UK staying in diplomatic contact with Washington.
Thousands of mourners fill Tehran for the funeral procession of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, a tightly choreographed political event along a 10 km route that features red-flag displays and anti-Trump messages as coffins for Khamenei and family pass by; former president Ahmadinejad attends, while Mojtaba Khamenei has not appeared publicly. The procession is expected to last 10–12 hours, with events continuing across Iran and Iraq, signaling Iran’s new leadership aiming to project strength amid the mourning.
Massive crowds gather in Tehran for the funeral of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei after an air strike killed him, with authorities framing the event as unity and resilience amid the US-Israel war and vows of vengeance; processions will continue to Qom, Najaf, Karbala, and culminate in Mashhad as Iran promotes its stance on the conflict.
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.