TEHRAN (Tasnim) – After millions of mourners in Tehran created one of the largest funeral processions in Iran’s modern history on Monday, another massive funeral for martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei and his family members began in the holy city of Qom Tuesday.
Iran slams German accusation of Tehran mining Hormuz Strait Iran condemned German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul's allegation that the country mined the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqai said in a post on X that Wadephul's "rhetoric on the Strait of Hormuz is utterly shameful". He demanded that the German minister should be held accountable for his claims described as "a grotesque distortion of reality".
Ghalibaf vows to avenge Iranians killed by 'arrogant powers' Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf vowed to punish "arrogant powers" for the killings in the country, the Tasnim News Agency quoted him as saying. The statement comes amid the funeral procession being held for the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei "The fulfillment of the divine promise is certain, and the invaders of the Islamic Iranian soil and the murderers of the martyrs of this land, especially the leader of the nation, will be punished for their actions," he said. Ghalibaf added that "the final step of revenge against the arrogant powers will be realized with the liberation of the holy city of Quds", referring to Jerusalem.
Tehran [Iran], July 7 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei on Tuesday sharply criticised Germany over remarks by German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on the Strait of Hormuz, accusing Berlin of complicity in military aggression against Iran.
As Iran adjusts to life after Ali Khamenei, a question once considered unthinkable is moving into the open: is the role of Supreme Leader itself being redefined?
US needs to move bases from Gulf to Israel, former Centcom commander says The US needs to relocate its bases in the Gulf to Israel and neighbouring countries to better protect its assets from Iran’s missiles and drones, the former head of US Central Command (Centcom), General Frank McKenzie, said at a webinar last week. “No one in their right mind would ever put the Centcom forward headquarters, you know, 100 miles away from Iran, [in Qatar], yet that’s where it is,” he told the Jewish Institute for National Security of America, referring to al-Udeid military base. McKenzie, who was the top military official overseeing US forces in the Middle East from 28 March 2019 to 1 April 2022, said that in 2022, he and other officials told the Biden administration that the constellation of US bases around the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain was vulnerable to Iranian attacks and US forces should be dispersed to the West, including to Israel.
Three days of public mourning in Tehran was a political spectacle Iran's leaders wanted the world to see, writes the BBC's international correspondent Lyse Doucet.
Tanker hit by unknown projectile 8 nautical miles away from Oman's Limah, maritime body says A vessel was hit by an unknown projectile while traveling southbound about 8 nautical miles east of Oman's Limah, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency (UKMTO) said early on Tuesday. The targeting struck the tanker's port side, causing a fire. UKMTO indicated that there were no casualties or environmental impact reported.
Watch: Hamas announces dissolution of Gaza government after nearly two decades Hamas announced on Monday the dissolution of the body that has governed the Gaza Strip for nearly two decades, clearing the way for a technocratic committee to implement civilian rule. The move marks a significant political shift by Hamas, which has run Gaza since 2007 after winning the legislative elections the previous year. Hamas announced on Monday the dissolution of the body that has governed the Gaza Strip for nearly two decades, clearing the way for a technocratic committee to implement civilian rule.
Israeli parliament advances bill on inquiry into 7 October failures Israel's parliament has approved a bill in its first reading to establish a commission of inquiry into the security failings that led to the 7 October attacks. "The purpose of the proposed law is to bring about a full, thorough, and independent investigation of the events of the ... October 7 massacre" and the genocidal wars that followed, an explanatory note to the bill said.
Israel restricts flow of goods into Gaza at Karem Abu Salem crossing Israel is restricting the flow of goods into Gaza at the Karem Abu Salem crossing, the UN's humanitarian agency has reported. Last week, only 42 percent of supplies routed through Egypt and 65 percent of those from Ashdod port could be offloaded at the crossing, which sits at the intersection of Egypt, Israel and Gaza and is known to Israelis as Kerem Shalom, OCHA said in its latest update. The UN and its partners managed to deliver about 42,000 pallets to Gaza in June, down from around 46,600 in May.
Calls for revenge and threats targeting US President Donald Trump and other American public figures featured prominently during Ali Khamenei’s funeral procession in Tehran on Monday, as mourners demanded retaliation for the slain Supreme Leader’s killing.
Israeli settlers attack Palestinian homes and farmland in occupied West Bank Dozens of Israeli settlers reportedly attacked Palestinian homes and farmland in the occupied West Bank's Hebron governorate on Monday, injuring six residents. Activist Osama Makhamra said around 30 armed settlers attacked homes in the village of Umm al-Khair in Masafer Yatta, in the South Hebron Hills, after the Israeli military closed the village's main entrance. According to Wafa, the official news agency of the Palestine Liberation Organization, Makhamra said the settlers carried out the attack under the protection of Israeli forces.
UN welcomes Hamas dissolution of Gaza governing body The UN says it has "taken note" of Hamas's dissolution of the body that has governed Gaza for nearly two decades. "We welcome any step that contributes to the implementation of the ceasefire agreement and advances the objectives reflected in relevant Security Council resolutions," said Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for the UN chief. Dujarric added that the UN continues to support efforts towards unified Palestinian governance under the Palestinian Authority.
US needs to move bases from Gulf to Israel, former Centcom commander says Submitted by Sean Mathews on Mon, 07/06/2026 - 21:06 Retired General Frank McKenzie says Iran war has shown that current basing system is now an 'artefact' This handout satellite image taken on 1 March 2026 shows a view of smoke rising from damage at the US Fifth Fleet naval base in Bahrain's capital Manama after it was hit by Iranian strikes (2026 Planet Labs PBC/AFP) Off The US needs to relocate its bases in the Gulf to Israel and neighbouring countries to better protect its assets from Iran’s missiles and drones, the former head of US Central Command (Centcom), General Frank McKenzie, said at a webinar last week. “No one in their right mind would ever put the Centcom forward headquarters, you know, 100 miles away from Iran, [in Qatar], yet that’s where it is,” he told the Jewish Institute for National Security of America, referring to al-Udeid military base. McKenzie, who was the top military official overseeing US forces in the Middle East from 28 March 2019 to 1 April 2022, said that in 2022, he and other officials told the Biden administration that the constellation of US bases around the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain was vulnerable to Iranian attacks and US forces should be dispersed to the West, including to Israel.
The US president is open to dialogue with Russia and his contacts with Vladimir Putin will continue, the Kremin has said US President Donald Trump has a "consistent" understanding of the Ukraine conflict and is receptive of what Moscow has to say on the issue, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has told journalists.
Nearly 50,000 receive medical treatment during Khamenei funeral procession in Tehran Just under 50,000 people received emergency medical treatment during the Tehran funeral procession for Iran's former supreme leader, according to state-linked media. Iran's emergency services told the ISNA news agency that 48,804 people were treated, including three who underwent successful cardiac resuscitation. Around 18,000 people received outpatient treatment.
Washington DC [US], July 7 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) said the United States would either reach a deal with Iran or 'finish the job', while asserting that Washington has the capability to cripple Tehran's critical infrastructure if it chooses to do so. Speaking on Iran, Trump said, 'We are going to win one way or the other.
Israeli finance minister says settlement 'revolution' has only just begun Israel's finance minister says the government has begun a "settlement revolution" that will eventually extend to the Negev and Galilee. "I've got news for you: We've only just begun the revolution in settlement. We'll get to the Negev and the Galilee too," Bezalel Smotrich wrote on X.
Million of people filled the streets of Iran to bid farewell to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in the war with the United States and Israel.
