TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Millions of mourners converged on Tehran on Monday for one of the largest funeral processions in Iran's modern history honoring martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei.
Plus, an unusual World Cup reversal.
UK urged to sanction Netanyahu and justice minister over Israeli torture of Palestinians Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 07/06/2026 - 10:16 Over 70 British lawmakers say Israeli premier and his deputy are responsible for 'systematic and well-documented torture of Palestinian civilians' Israel's Defence Minister Yisrael Katz, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Justice Minister Yariv Levin at the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on 11 June 2025 (AFP/Menahem Kahana) Off Dozens of British lawmakers have urged the UK government to sanction Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his justice minister over Israel’s abuse of Palestinian civilians. At least 71 MPs and peers from different parties signed a letter last week addressed to UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, Sky News reported. The letter said that the “systematic and well-documented torture of Palestinian civilians lies with the government of Israel, including Prime Minister Netanyahu".
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A massive banner reading “We will kill Trump” was held aloft by mourners during the funeral procession of martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei in Tehran on Monday, as participants vowed retribution for the assassination of their beloved Leader.
A crowd of millions assembled on Monday for the funeral procession of Iran’s assassinated supreme leader, Ali Khamenei. The throng moved through Tehran from Revolution Square to Azadi Square surrounding trucks carrying the caskets of Khamenei and those of relatives killed in US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran on 28 February. The public procession followed a two-day funeral of the supreme leader and members of his family in the Grand Mosalla mosque in Tehran Millions join funeral procession for Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei Continue reading...
Hamas to dissolve leadership bodies in Gaza: officials Hamas is preparing to dissolve the administration that has governed the Gaza Strip for nearly twenty years, according to officials from Palestinian group. The move, which was briefed by Hamas officials to AFP, paves the way for a technocratic body made up of different Palestinian factions to take over the Gaza Strip. "The movement has decided to dissolve the Gaza government committee and appoint a figure with broad national consensus to oversee the committee's work until the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza officially assumes its responsibilities," a Hamas official told AFP on condition of anonymity, as he was not authorised to speak publicly on the matter.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Mourners attending the funeral procession for martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei held a symbolic "Stoning of the Devil" ritual in Tehran on Monday, throwing pebbles at a portrait of US President Donald Trump.
Responding to new findings by Citizen Lab that the device of former member of the European Parliament, Stelios Kouloglou, was infected with Pegasus spyware between October 2022 and March 2023, while he was serving on a European Parliament committee investigating Pegasus and other similar spyware, Elina Castillo Jiménez, Advocacy and Policy Advisor for the Security Lab at Amnesty International, said: “The fact that Stelios Kouloglou’s device was infected with an intrusive form of spyware that only governments can procure, while he […] The post Europe: Brazen hacking of former MEP investigating Pegasus abuses exposes painful inaction over spyware appeared first on Amnesty International .
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Millions of grief-stricken mourners flooded the streets of Tehran on July 6 to bid a final farewell to martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, turning the capital into a sea of sorrow, devotion, and unwavering resolve.
After the frontlines: Palmyra’s fight for cultural and economic revival Submitted by Darcie Imbert on Wed, 07/01/2026 - 11:59 Syria’s cultural icon was ravaged by conflict. Tourism is key to its revival. The remains of the Temple of Bel in Palmyra, Syria, destroyed by the Islamic State group in 2015 (Darcie Imbert) Off By the time the Islamic State (IS) captured Palmyra in 2015, Syria had already endured years of civil war.
World Cup 2026: Did hydration breaks foil the campaigns of Arab teams? Submitted by Bassil Mikdadi on Mon, 07/06/2026 - 09:20 Mandatory hydration breaks were introduced to protect players from the heat, but they have also become tactical timeouts that have helped the favourites Saudi Arabia's players are pictured drinking water and getting medical treatment during a hydration break in their match against Cape Verde at Houston Stadium on 26 Jun 2026 (Michael Steele/Getty Images/AFP) Off Football is a game of momentum. Very few teams can dominate a match from start to finish, so it's critical to score during the phases of the game when you have the upper hand.
Palestinian ministry says Israeli forces kill teen in West Bank The Palestinian health ministry said Israeli forces fatally shot a 16-year-old boy in the occupied West Bank on Sunday, the second reported killing of a Palestinian teenager within a week. Two other boys, both aged 14, were injured in the incident at the Qalandia refugee camp near Ramallah, the ministry said. "Sixteen year old Waleed Nidal Waleed Abu Sneineh was pronounced dead after being shot by Israeli forces," the ministry said.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian congratulated Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei on his reappointment as judiciary chief by Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi held a series of meetings in Tehran with senior officials from Yemen, Palestine, Lebanon, and Serbia, who have traveled to Iran to attend the funeral of martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The vehicle carrying the body of martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution came to a halt at Tehran’s Azadi Square on Monday after massive crowds of mourners surrounded the funeral cortege, prompting organizers to call on people to join the procession through the designated routes.
Millions join funeral procession in capital of Tehran to mourn Khamenei who was kiled in US-Israel airstrikes in February Good morning, and welcome to the Middle East live blog. Today marks the start of a mass funeral procession for Iran’s former supreme leader, Ali Khamenei. Continue reading...
New posts 10:46 Heavy Security, Airspace Curbs Mark Start of Khamenei Funeral Procession People gather along a street during the funeral procession of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran on July 6.
New posts 08:07 'Unknown Projectile' Hits Tanker Off Oman Coast An oil tanker was struck by an "unknown projectile" off the coast of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz on July 7, causing a fire but no reported casualties or environmental damage, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said.
Why Canada stands with Ukraine but not Gaza Submitted by Jeremy Wildeman on Wed, 07/01/2026 - 20:24 Ottawa's double standards are on full display as it condemns Russia's war, while enabling Israel's genocide Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky attend the G7 summit in France on 16 June 2026 (Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/AFP) On Ottawa speaks about international law and human rights only when it suits western geopolitical interests. The contrast between Canada’s response to Israel over the Gaza war, and Russia over the Ukraine conflict, highlights the government’s dangerous double standards, which come at the expense of the legitimacy of global norms. This analysis, co-authored with Joseph Bouchard , of Canadian government statements on both conflicts shows a clear contrast.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The holy city of Najaf in Iraq is fully ready to host a funeral ceremony for martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei.
