ISTANBUL, July 10 (Xinhua) -- Just hours after publicly berating European allies and questioning the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO's) cohesion at the alliance's summit in Ankara, U. S. President Donald Trump closed the meeting on Wednesday by praising NATO's "tremendous unity" and calling the summit a success.
The administration appears to be reverting to an all-stick, no-carrot approach. But it has yet to answer why it believes economic warfare and bombing will yield a different result this time.
MASHHAD (Tasnim) – The body of martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei was laid to rest next to the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad, northeast Iran after days of massive farewell and funeral ceremonies in Tehran, Qom, and Iraq.
Tehran [Iran], July 10 (ANI): Former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a joint US-Israel strike, has been laid to rest at the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad as thousands of supporters gathered to pay their final farewells, Press TV reported.
Hezbollah supporters in Lebanon mourn Khamenei Hezbollah supporters in Beirut’s southern suburbs mourned Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei at a memorial ceremony on Wednesday. “We are here to congratulate and bless, and at the same time to mourn the supreme leader, and to congratulate him on his martyrdom. ” Hezbollah supporters mourned Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei at a memorial ceremony held in Beirut’s southern suburbs on Wednesday.
Iran's late supreme leader Khamenei buried in Mashdad Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been buried in his hometown of Mashdad following a week-long funeral procession, state media reported. "Moments ago, following a week of magnificent funeral processions, the martyred leader Ayatollah Khamenei was laid to rest beside the shrine of Imam Reza in Mashhad," the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting indicated.
Iran’s slain supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, was buried Thursday evening at the shrine of the eighth Shia imam in the northeastern city of Mashhad after days of funeral processions in Iran and Iraq, while his successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, remained absent from all public ceremonies.
A huge crowd surrounded Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s coffin in his hometown, Mashhad, on Thursday, the final day of his funeral procession. The supreme leader’s body was transported to the Imam Reza Shrine, where it will be buried.
US still committed to talks with Iran, official says A US official said on Thursday that Washington is still committed to finding a resolution with Iran and that technical talks are continuing amid renewed tensions between the countries, Reuters is reporting. This comes after reports of strikes hitting multiple areas in southern Iran, which officials are denying the US was involved in.
The BBC's chief international correspondent looks at how Iran's new leadership will respond to several issues affecting the country
US Democrats urge debate on US-Israel ties before advancing military legislation A group of US lawmakers in Congress have reportedly been urging fellow Democrats to block new military spending legislation until the Senate debates proposals which would strengthen ties with Israel. Reuters reported it has seen a letter written by the group led by Democratic Senator for Maryland Chris Van Hollen which states: “As Senate Democrats, we should not be providing votes compelling [Trump] to deepen the US relationship with Netanyahu’s extremist government. ” The move highlights a broader shift within the Democratic party as the ongoing primary midterm elections have exposed the growing division over the party’s stance on Israel, which previously received bipartisan backing.
Netanyahu, Trump agree to continue coordination in phone call, Israel PM office says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump reportedly held a phone call on Thursday in which they agreed to continue coordination between their countries on various fronts, according to a statement from Netanyahu’s office. It added that Trump updated the Israeli prime minister on “American moves in the Gulf”, following reports of renewed strikes on Iran, which the US has denied involvement in. Axios also reported that Trump spoke to Netanyahu on Thursday.
Germany tells Israel US-Iran MoU ‘best chance for stability’ in the region German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reportedly told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a phone call on Thursday that the memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran is the “best chance” for securing regional stability. According to a statement released by a German government spokesperson, Merz “underlined the importance of the framework agreement between the US and Iran as the best chance for stability in the region,” as well as discussing the situation in Lebanon and the occupied Palestinian territories. These comments come after Netanyahu said that the war with Iran “is not over” and Israel will continue to attack them with or without an agreement to ensure Iran does not possess nuclear weapons.
Erdogan gifts revolvers to Nato leaders, prompting customs and security questions Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 07/09/2026 - 19:36 The Turkish president reportedly gave leaders personalised revolvers with live ammunition after the Ankara summit This handout photo, taken on 9 July 2026, shows a revolver offered by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda, with the president's name engraved, including live rounds (Eitvydas Kinaitis/Office of the Lithuanian president/AFP) Off Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gave Nato leaders personalised revolvers with live ammunition after a summit in Ankara, prompting several governments to navigate customs and security procedures, Reuters reported . The unusual gifts were handed to leaders after Wednesday’s Nato summit in the Turkish capital, where Erdogan sought to showcase Turkey’s growing defence industry. Images shared by the office of Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda appeared to show a Gumuşay .
Likely new British PM Burnham says UK ‘needs to do better’ on Gaza The UK’s likely incoming prime minister and Labour MP Andy Burnham apologised that his party “didn’t get it right” in its response to Israel’s war in Gaza and pledged stronger action against Israel if he takes power. “I know many people feel that at the start of Israel’s military action in Gaza, my party didn’t get it right, and I am sorry about that,” Burnham said in a video posted on X on Thursday, adding that “the response has, too often, not been good enough. We need to do better.
'We must now do more': Andy Burnham apologises for Labour's response to Gaza Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 07/09/2026 - 18:52 Burnham said UK should look at further sanctions on Israeli settlers, criticising Labour's approach to genocide in the enclave Labour MP and challenger for leader of the Labour Party Andy Burnham, laughs as he delivers a speech in Manchester, northern England, on 29 June 2026 (Toby Shepheard/AFP) Off Andy Burnham has apologised for the Labour government’s response to Israel’s genocide in Gaza, saying his party “didn’t get it right” and that it must now do more, signalling a potential change in the UK’s approach to Israel as he prepares to enter Downing Street. “I know many people feel that at the start of Israel’s military action in Gaza, my party didn’t get it right, and I am sorry about that. The response has too often not been good enough.
MASHHAD (Tasnim) – The funeral procession for Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and members of his family was held in Mashhad, with mourners gathered in large numbers to mourn and pay their respects.
France eyes Syria as alternative oil route to Hormuz French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Thursday that France is considering using Syria as a possible alternative passageway to the Strait of Hormuz for transporting Gulf oil, given renewed US-Iran hostilities. “Among all the efforts we have made since the start of this crisis, there is the idea of preparing alternative routes so that we are not so dependent on blockages here or there,” he explained in an interview with French network TF1. This follows French President Macron’s visit to Syria earlier this week, where he spoke of enhancing cooperation with President al-Sharaa’s government.
Iran discusses Hormuz Strait with Oman and Turkey Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held separate phone calls with his Omani and Turkish counterparts on Thursday and discussed latest developments in the region, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz, the Iranian foreign ministry said. The parties stressed the need to use diplomatic channels to prevent escalation, a ministry statement said.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi held separate telephone conversations with his Omani and Turkish counterparts on Thursday to discuss the latest regional developments, with a particular focus on recent events in the Strait of Hormuz.
