An Iranian ballistic missile killed three US service members at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, striking housing units and exposing challenges in US air defenses. The attack, one of three in 24 hours, prompted US President Donald Trump to vow retaliation, while Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned of 'unforgettable lessons'.
Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, will not make public appearances until the war with the US and Israel ends and security improves, an Iranian source told TASS. His first foreign engagement might be with Russian President Vladimir Putin, highlighting deepening Tehran-Moscow ties.
The US launched strikes on Iran for the 8th consecutive night after 2 US soldiers were killed in an Iranian attack on a US base in Jordan. Kuwait and Bahrain also reported fresh Iranian attacks.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei threatens the U.S. with 'unforgettable lessons' after a seventh night of U.S. strikes. Iran suspends commitments to the recent MOU, and the conflict escalates with new fatalities, disrupted shipping, and regional attacks.
An Iranian newspaper, Hamshahri, has published a list of 13 foreign leaders, including US President Trump, Israeli PM Netanyahu, and British PM Starmer, as targets for revenge following the killing of supreme leader Ali Khamenei. Khamenei's son, Mojtaba, stated that vengeance is the nation's will and these 'criminals' will not die peacefully.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei vowed revenge for his father's death in an air strike, calling it the "will of the nation." US President Donald Trump warned of severe retaliation against Iran if any plots against him are discovered.
Donald Trump threatened Iran with "1000 Missiles" on his Truth Social website, escalating tensions after calls for his killing at Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral. He stated the US military would "completely decimate and destroy all areas of Iran" if Iran acts on its threats.
Mojtaba Khamenei's absence from his father Ali Khamenei's funeral ceremonies has raised questions about his health, fears of assassination, and his potential new role as supreme leader.
Tens of millions, approximately 43 million, attended farewell ceremonies for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Iran and Iraq, reportedly setting a world record. The mourning events spanned from July 3rd to 9th, with ceremonies in Tehran, Qom, Najaf, and Karbala, culminating in burial in Mashhad.
Iran has buried its former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, months after his death in an airstrike. The funeral events followed a week of mourning and coincided with renewed conflict between Iran and the United States.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's late supreme leader, was buried in Mashhad after six days of mourning. His death occurred during Iran's war with the US and Israel, with recent strikes threatening a peace deal. His son, Mojtaba, succeeded him but was not seen at the funeral.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in US/Israeli airstrikes, was buried in Mashhad's Imam Reza Shrine. His funeral ceremonies lasted a week, with large crowds attending despite the absence of his successor, Mojtaba Khamenei.
Iranians gathered for the burial of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Mashhad, his hometown, following his death in an Israeli strike. The ceremony took place amidst ongoing hostilities between Iran and the US.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in US/Israeli airstrikes, was buried in Mashhad on Friday after a week of funeral ceremonies. His eldest son led prayers, but his successor and second son, Mojtaba, was absent.
Iranians gathered in Mashhad for the burial of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an Israeli strike in late February. Mourners lined the route to the shrine of Imam Reza, chanting and lighting candles, as a helicopter transported his coffin.
Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was buried at the Imam Reza Holy Shrine in his home city of Meshhed. President Ebrahim Raisi, who died two years ago, is also buried at the same mausoleum. The funeral procession faced route changes due to dense crowds, requiring a helicopter for transport.
At least 1 million people, including citizens from Pakistan, Lebanon, and Palestine, gathered in Mashhad, Iran, to pay respects to the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with the burial scheduled for July 9 at the Imam Reza Mausoleum.
The US launched new airstrikes against Iran, targeting military bases and infrastructure, hours after President Trump threatened escalation over attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded by targeting US-allied Kuwait and Qatar and accused the US of striking near its nuclear plant. The tit-for-tat strikes are the most intense since a ceasefire memorandum was signed.
The body of Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei underwent an extensive six-day funeral journey across Iran, Iraq, and back to Iran, involving various modes of transport including road, helicopter, and fighter jet-escorted aircraft. The procession, which began in Tehran and included stops in Qom, Najaf, Karbala, and finally Mashhad, saw millions of mourners. His son, Mojtaba Khamenei, has been absent from public view since March, fueling speculation about his condition.
Iran is entering a new political era following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. His son, Mojtaba Khamenei, is the presumed successor but remains out of public view after being injured. The transition marks a shift towards security institutions and away from clerical influence, with the IRGC gaining prominence.
Huge crowds gathered in Mashhad for the burial of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US-Israel strikes. The ceremony follows week-long mourning across Iran and Iraq, with millions participating in funeral processions.
Iran buried Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at the Shrine of Imam Reza in Mashhad, concluding a week of mourning. His son and successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, remains out of sight, reportedly disfigured in the strike that killed his father. The burial coincided with a surge in conflict with the US.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's funeral in Mashhad, initially set for early July 9, has been postponed to the evening of the same day. The delay is due to ongoing extensive mourning ceremonies for Khamenei in Najaf and Karbala, Iraq, which saw millions participate.
Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has halted following recent attacks on vessels and escalating rhetoric between the US and Iran. Rystad Energy's Jorge Leon noted the market's quick reaction, with the real test expected after July 9, post-mourning period for Iran's late Supreme Leader.
