Middle East
Iran Mourns Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Huge crowds of Iranians gathered to view the casket of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at a state funeral. As the country’s supreme leader, he influenced Iran for decades before his death in the recent U.S.-Israeli conflict.
Iran Holds Dayslong Funeral for Late Ayatollah Khamenei
In Tehran, mourners gathered at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Grand Mosque on Saturday, July 4, 2026, to begin the dayslong funeral procession for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Khamenei, aged 86, was killed
Iran Holds Extended Funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Following Airstrike
Iran commenced an extensive funeral process for its late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who passed away months after an airstrike. The event began on Saturday in Tehran, where his casket was displayed at the
U.S. Ambassador Challenges Iran at UN Security Council
U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz addressed Iran at a recent U.N. Security Council meeting. Waltz expressed that Tehran “will not silence” the council following claims from Iran’s representative that members were spreading
Iran Prepares for Funeral of Slain Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
In Tehran, Iran, a prominent Iranian general, absent from public view for several months, was recently photographed attending a service for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. As the country braced for an extensive
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s Influence on Iran and Regional Dynamics
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei fundamentally reshaped Iran over his tenure as supreme leader, transforming the nation into a formidable regional force and increasing tensions with Israel and the United States. His funeral commenced Saturday following his
Life in Tehran Amid Conflict and Economic Strain
Many residents in Tehran are facing severe financial challenges as everyday expenses have significantly increased. One resident shared with NBC News how their costs have doubled, highlighting the economic strain faced by many. On the
Iran’s Former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s Legacy and Funeral Events
On July 3, 2026, Iran will conclude the funeral proceedings for its former Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Known for his formidable rule, Khamenei died alongside family members in U.S. and Israeli strikes on Tehran
Iran Prepares for Ayatollah Khamenei’s Funeral
In Dubai, United Arab Emirates, a significant development unfolded as Gen. Ahmad Vahidi, a prominent figure in Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard, surfaced ahead of the funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iranian state media released photos
Diplomatic Breakthrough and the Omission of Ballistic Missiles
In the Strait of Hormuz near Bandar Abbas, Iran, a significant diplomatic event unfolded on June 30, 2026. On this day, three leaders with differing interests acknowledged the same fact, leading the United States to