Middle East
President Announces End of US-Iran Ceasefire at NATO Summit
ANKARA, Turkey — President Donald Trump announced the termination of the ceasefire between the United States and Iran during a NATO summit in Ankara. His remarks followed increasing tensions due to Iranian assaults on vessels
Escalating Tensions in the Middle East: U.S.-Iran Conflict Intensifies
An Iraqi Shiite soldier chanted on the eve of funeral ceremonies for the late Iranian Supreme Leader outside the Imam Ali Shrine in Najaf, Iraq. These events occurred on July 7, 2026. The situation in
U.S. Launches Strikes Against Iran After Attacks on Vessels
The United States military has conducted new strikes targeting Iran. This action was in response to Iranian assaults on three commercial ships navigating the Strait of Hormuz. In a further move, the Trump administration rescinded
U.S. Military Strikes on Iran and Global Oil Supply Concerns
The United States military has initiated new strikes against Iran. This action comes in response to recent Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels navigating the Strait of Hormuz. These events have sparked global concern, particularly
U.S. Airstrikes in Iran Follow Revocation of Oil Sales Waiver
On Tuesday, the United States launched airstrikes against various targets in Iran as a direct response to alleged Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. This military action occurred only hours
U.S. Navy Identifies Missing Sailor After Helicopter Incident in Arabian Sea
On Tuesday, the U.S. Navy identified Cmdr. Gabriel Edwards as the sailor who went missing following a helicopter emergency landing in the Arabian Sea on July 1. Cmdr. Edwards was leading Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron
Iran’s Supreme Leader’s Funeral Offers Rare Reporting Opportunity
The Washington Post attended the funeral procession for Ali Khamenei, a chance to report from Iran despite restrictions. This opportunity emerged after an invitation from the Iranian government. It was The Post’s first on-ground reporting
Mourning Ceremonies for Iranian Supreme Leader Draw Millions
On July 7, 2026, Iranian state media reported that mourning ceremonies are taking place in five cities across Iran and Iraq. These events mark the farewell to the supreme leader, who was killed in late
Iran’s Farewell to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: A Grand Display of Mourning
Hundreds of thousands flooded Tehran on Monday to mourn Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the supreme leader of Iran, who was killed in the conflict with the United States and Israel. His leadership spanned decades, marked by
Massive Funeral Procession for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran
A large funeral procession took place in Tehran on Monday morning to honor Iran’s assassinated supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Streets were packed with people saying goodbye to the leader who guided the nation for