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Iran will reopen Strait of Hormuz and can sell oil freely under deal with US, according to leaks

Iran will immediately take steps to reopen the Strait of Hormuz once a tentative deal with the U.S. to end the war is signed and will be allowed to sell its oil without restrictions

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No victors, only losers: How Iran war left every side worse off

In war, there are usually winners. Someone gains territory, influence, or deterrence. The Iran war has produced none of that. After months of fighting, thousands of casualties, soaring energy prices, and one of the largest American military deployments in the Middle East in decades, it is difficult to identify a…

The Times of India

Four Months of Chaos: Why Ayatollah Khamenei's Burial Was Secretly Postponed Amidst the US-Israel-Iran War

Iran has announced the funeral dates for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, coinciding with ongoing diplomatic efforts between the US and Iran, highlighting the complex geopolitical landscape.

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Iran: officials announce dates for Ali Khamenei funeral and burial

State media in Iran reported on Saturday, June 13, that the funeral and burial of Ali Khamenei, former leader of the Islamic Republic, will be held from July 4 to July 9, 2026

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Funeral for Iranian supreme leader to be held on US independence day

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The Independent UK

Pakistan: US-Iran deal could be sealed ‘within 24 hours’

The United States and Iran could finalise an agreement to end the Middle East war “within 24 hours”, key mediator Pakistan said on Saturday, after both sides expressed optimism about the chances of concluding a deal.

Bangkok Post

Iran says funeral for Supreme Leader Khamenei will begin on July 4 amid peace deal rumours

The start of the funeral will coincide with America’s Independence Day

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Iran announces Khamenei funeral and burial details

The funeral for Iran's former supreme leader Ali Khamenei will held on July 4, according to state media.

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Over 100 days after death, Iran declares 6-day funeral for supreme leader Ali Khamenei; burial on July 9

NEW DELHI: Iran's longest-serving Supreme leader Ali Khamenei, killed in US-Israel joint strikes, will be buried on July 9 after a multi-day funeral, starting July 4.

The Times of India

Chaotic talks on a US-Iran deal continue on the Trump rollercoaster

Amid rhetoric, market uncertainty and tit-for-tat exchanges, the two sides are still trying to find a way out of the impasse

The Guardian - UK

Trump’s Iran deal slowed by couriers in complex peace process

Despite President Donald Trump repeatedly saying a US-Iran deal is near, negotiations remain slow and uncertain. Talks rely on indirect channels, couriers, intermediaries and delayed communications, with responses often taking days.

The Economic Times

Stolen Revolution by Bozorgmehr Sharafedin and Yeganeh Torbati review – Iran’s recent history explained

This account of the Islamic Republic and its discontents told via six contrasting lives should be required reading

The Guardian - UK

100 days on, Ali Khamenei remains unburied: What's delaying the funeral of Iran's longest-serving supreme leader?

Over 100 days after his death in a US-Israel strike, Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has not been buried. The prolonged delay, attributed to security concerns for his successor Mojtaba Khamenei and potential damage to the remains, has fueled speculation and left the nation in a state of confusion…

The Times of India

Aoun tells Iran 'this is our country' as Araqchi warns of Lebanon's 'real enemy'

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun accused Iran of exploiting Lebanon in its conflict with the US and Israel while calling for direct peace talks with Israel and Hezbollah’s disarmament.

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The Economic Times

Iran dismisses idea of Trump meeting supreme leader

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has rejected the possibility of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei meeting US President Donald Trump. Araghchi stated that such a meeting is not realistic. The new Supreme Leader was appointed in March following the death of his father. Araghchi also commented on the new leader's…

The Times of India

'I was in office that was attacked': Iran top diplomat Araghchi recalls Khamenei's 'martyrdom'

Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday claimed he was inside the office of then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei when it was attacked during the first wave of US-Israeli strikes in Tehran on February 28 that triggered the Middle East conflict.

The Economic Times

Mojtaba Khamenei: Iran's new supreme leader lurking in the shadows

Iranian supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, appointed after a career entirely out of the spotlight as a behind-the-scenes figure, faces the challenge of occupying a role incarnated by his father for most of the Islamic republic's existence. Unlike his father, a prominent opponent of the shah who was president in the…

Bangkok Post

Iranian leader says enemies dealt a ‘decisive blow’

TEHRAN - Iran’s supreme leader said on Thursday that the United States and Israel had been dealt a “decisive blow” in the Middle East war, after the government reported “no tangible progress” in negotiations on ending the conflict.

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International Business Times UK

Trump Moves to Meet Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei While Netanyahu Tears up US Aid Agreement

Netanyahu aims to end US military aid as Trump seeks diplomacy with Iran, highlighting tensions in US-Israel relations amid ongoing Middle East conflicts.

The Economic Times

On This Day, June 4: Iran's supreme leader elected, women's suffrage bill passed, ATM patent approved, D-Day delayed, first shopping cart introduced, Henry Ford's first car ride and National Hug Your Cat Day

June 4 marks a day of global historical significance. Major events include the Tiananmen Square crackdown, the liberation of Rome in World War II, and the first successful test drive of Henry Ford's automobile. The date also saw the release of Metallica's 'Load' and the granting of the ATM patent.

The Independent UK

Foreign minister says attack on Kuwait Airport is ‘completely unacceptable’

The UK Government has condemned an Iranian drone attack on Kuwait International Airport, which resulted in one fatality and 63 injuries. Foreign Minister Hamish Falconer labelled the incident a 'completely unacceptable attack' and conveyed condolences to the Kuwaiti government, urging Iran to de-escalate. The attack, which occurred on Wednesday morning,…

The Guardian - UK

Netanayahu’s been ‘a great partner’, says Trump – as it happened

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The Times of India

Where is Mojtaba Khamenei? Marco Rubio says Iran Supreme Leader 'increasingly engaging'

In a surprising announcement, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio revealed that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei is not only alive but also taking a more hands-on approach in governance. This update comes after the February 28, 2026, attack in Tehran, which claimed the life of his father, former…

The Economic Times

Israel strikes Beirut's southern suburbs after Hezbollah attacks

More than a dozen explosions rocked Beirut, witnesses said, in the most intensive strikes ‌on the southern ⁠suburbs ⁠since a war between Israel and Hezbollah in 2024.

Euronews

Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei breaks silence to vow no US military bases in the region

In his longest statement while still not appearing in public, Iran's new ayatollah said US military bases would have no place in the region, as CENTCOM acknowledged overnight strikes on missile sites and Iranian boats laying mines, and a tanker was struck near Oman.

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