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Iran Attacks Ship, Shuts Strait of Hormuz 'Until Further Notice'—US Launches Strike as Pete Hegseth Says 'Iran Made a Poor Choice'

U.S. Central Command forces said they struck Iran at 7:15 p.m. ET Saturday, the third such strike this week, after Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces attacked a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

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'Blood of martyrs ... ': Mojtaba's message of 'revenge' after father Ali Khamenei's funeral

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said on Saturday that avenging his slain predecessor and father was "the demand of the nation" and "must certainly" take place, according to a written message published on his official Telegram account.

The Times of India

Europe considering proposals to allow navigation fees in strait of Hormuz

Plans specify tolls must not be compulsory as US officials urge Iran to make public guarantee of safe passage for shipping

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Mojtaba Khamenei's absence at Ali Khamenei funeral fuels questions over Iran's new leader

Mojtaba Khamenei's absence from his father's funeral raises health and security concerns. He was appointed supreme leader after his father's death in an airstrike. Analysts suggest he may delegate more power to the Revolutionary Guards. His leadership style is expected to differ significantly from his father's. This absence indicates underlying…

The Economic Times

‘Weaker’? Mojtaba Khamenei’s absence from father’s funeral may signal shifting role for Iran leader

Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen in public since he was wounded in the US-Israeli air strikes that killed his father and wife – even at their week-long funeral ceremonies this week. While his injuries and the threat of assassination could well have played a role…

France 24

The US can’t win with force in the Strait of Hormuz – Iran must be offered a realistic incentive to settle

Iranian attacks on Gulf vessels trying to transit via Omani sovereign waters have once again pulled the region into a tit-for-tat spiral of escalation.

The Conversation

Trump Brands Iran 'Scum' as He Declares Himself Top Assassination Target at NATO Summit

Donald Trump claims to be Iran's top assassination target, criticising its leadership amid escalating tensions and failed ceasefire talks. His comments highlight ongoing security risks and potential conflict.

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Extra Edition: Iran mourns Khamenei united against Trump – and uncertain of its future

In today’s bonus newsletter: As the six-day funeral comes to a close with the burial of the late supreme leader, his son Mojtaba Khamenei is yet to step out of the shadows

The Guardian - UK

Is Hormuz reopening or shutting down? Shipping data and IRGC claims don’t match

Oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz slowed significantly on Thursday. Renewed US airstrikes and Iranian retaliatory attacks heightened security concerns in the Gulf. Iran's IRGC Navy claimed the strategic waterway was secured and gradually reopening. Several vessels turned off tracking systems, limiting visibility of actual ship movements. Shipping…

The Times of India

Despite Trump’s wishes, Iran is dragging the US into a long war

The United States has launched a series of strikes on Iran in response to the Iranian targeting of vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

The Conversation

US forces launch new strikes on Iran to curb threat to Hormuz, military says

Trump had said that the ceasefire with Iran is "over" after Washington launched strikes on the country overnight, to which Iran responded by targeting US bases in the Gulf.

Euronews

Iran’s ‘hardliners’: who they are, what they believe and why they matter

The US and Iran have returned to the brink of conflict after an exchange of strikes on July 7, just three weeks after the two sides had signed a framework deal to end their hostilities. In comments made ahead of the Nato summit in Turkey, Donald Trump declared the ceasefire…

The Conversation

Nato chief defends US strikes on Iran, calls them 'absolutely necessary'

Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte defended recent US military strikes on Iran. He described the action as absolutely necessary after alleged Iranian attacks on commercial vessels. US forces targeted over eighty sites in response to the maritime incidents. Iran retaliated with drone and missile attacks on US-linked facilities. The events…

The Times of India

The war that won't end: Why Iran ceasefire was always destined to fail

The memorandum of understanding intended to end America’s war with Iran is now, in President Donald Trump’s own words, “over.”

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US military ignored warnings, relied on outdated intelligence before Minab school strike: Report

Senior US commanders approved strikes on Iran despite outdated intelligence warnings. One strike reportedly hit a school, killing nearly 200 children and adults. Satellite imagery showed the school and IRGC base were once a single compound. Intelligence for some targets was over a decade old, requiring fresh verification. This decision…

The Times of India

'Bending rules, bullying rivals': Iran uses World Cup to mock US - top developments

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian took a swipe at the United States by comparing its role as host of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to its foreign policy, accusing Washington of "bending rules, bullying rivals, creating obstacles, and cheating".

The Economic Times

Iran claims it downed US MQ-9 drone, struck American bases in Bahrain and Kuwait

Iran's Revolutionary Guards stated they struck US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait. This action was a direct response to recent American strikes, according to the statement. The joint operation involved missile and drone attacks on 85 key facilities. Iran also reported shooting down an American MQ-9 drone during the…

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Missile sirens sound across the Middle East after Trump resumes strikes on Tehran

Trump said it was a ‘waste of time’ dealing with Iran following strikes on ships in the Strait of Hormuz

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Analyst Says This Is Why Global Oil Prices Are Rising Amid OPEC+ Agreement: It Has All to Do With Refineries

GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan said that global oil prices were rising as limited refinery capacity across the globe could lead to supply issues.

The Guardian - UK

Iran seeks to tighten control over strait of Hormuz alongside Khamenei funeral

IRGC warnings force ships in strait to turn back as Tehran uses passages from Qur’an to send messages to Gulf delegations

The Economic Times

'Let us wail!' Iranians flock to Khamenei's funeral after wartime death

Dressed in black and draped in the red, white and green flags of the Islamic Republic of Iran, mourners held up posters and A4 printed sheets with pictures of Khamenei and his son and successor as supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei. Iran is staging mass funeral processions for Khamenei, who was…

Euronews

Iran to host dozens of foreign leaders for Khamenei's funeral, with Western nations absent

Russia's Medvedev, Pakistan's prime minister and Taliban officials are among roughly 30 country delegations expected as Iran buries slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei this week.

The Times of India

IRGC heavyweight resurfaces as Iran prepares days of mourning for late Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei

General Ahmad Vahidi, a senior commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has reappeared in public in Tehran ahead of the state funeral for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, marking his first public appearance in months as Iran prepares for days of national mourning.

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Tehran begins public mourning for Ayatollah Khamenei and claims funeral will draw 20 million

Iran has warned the US and Israel that any attacks during the former supreme leader’s funeral would be met with a ‘harsh retaliation’

The Economic Times

Ayatollah Khamenei's coffin taken to the site of assassination: Iranian media

Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral news: Iran is preparing for a massive public farewell and funeral for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with an estimated 20 million people expected. The multi-day event, beginning July 4, will feature public viewing and procession. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres offered condolences, while India will send…

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