TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The funeral procession for martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei arrived at the holy shrine of Imam Ali (AS) in Iraq’s Najaf, where a massive crowd of mourners gathered to pay tribute at the sacred site.
President Trump said during the blocs summit in Trkiye that Washington should control the Danish island NATO would help Denmark protect Greenland from any attack, including hypothetically from the US, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has said.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran rejected Qatar’s accusation that it was responsible for a reported incident involving a Qatar-linked vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, calling the claim unfounded and inconsistent with the principles of good-neighborly relations.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Sheikh Ali al-Khatib, vice president of Lebanon’s Shiite Supreme Islamic Council, expressed condolences over the martyrdom of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei and reaffirmed Lebanon’s solidarity with Iran.
Millions of Iranians descended on Tehran to pay their respects to the slain supreme leader.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian thanked the Iraqi government and people for hosting the funeral ceremonies for martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, while stressing the need to further expand bilateral cooperation.
Ali Khamenei's funeral was intended to project national unity, but hardline attacks on the president and Iran's negotiators, the absence of former presidents, and renewed calls for revenge exposed deep divisions within Iran's political establishment.
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday a memorandum of understanding with Iran aimed at ending the conflict was over, describing Iran's leaders as "liars and scums" and saying he no longer wanted to negotiate with them.
Iraq's anti-corruption crackdown faces scepticism despite dramatic raids Submitted by Azhar Al-Rubaie on Tue, 07/07/2026 - 15:35 Authorities have recovered tens of millions in cash and assets, but many Iraqis are questioning whether the campaign will also extend to powerful political figures Iraqi security forces stand guard in Baghdad on 8 March 2026 (Ahmad al-Rubaye/AFP) Off A dawn raid inside Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone delivered one of Iraq' s most dramatic anti-corruption crackdowns in years, but many Iraqis remain unconvinced that some of the country's most powerful figures will ever face justice. Tanks, armoured vehicles and counter terrorism units rolled into Baghdad Residence, a neighbourhood near the US Embassy inside the Green Zone early on 28 June, following an investigation by Iraq's new government into funds allegedly obtained through irregularities in state projects. During the raids, which resulted in the arrests of at least 47 people, heavily armed troops could be seen raiding the homes and offices of politicians, members of parliament and other senior officials, resulting in the seizure of millions of dollars in cash, gold bars and even gold-made women's lingerie.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Millions of Iraqi mourners are taking part in the funeral procession for martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei in the holy city of Najaf on Wednesday.
Trump's criticism of Germany had 'absolutely no effect' in Nato talks, defence minister says US President Donald Trump's criticism of Germany that it did not back the war on Iran had "absolutely no effect" in negotiations at the Nato summit, the European country's defence minister Boris Pistorius told the Deutschlandfunk radio station.
Nato's Rutte calls on alliance leaders to reaffirm Iran's full reopening of Hormuz Strait Nato chief Mark Rutte said he expects alliance leaders to reassert their call for Iran to completely reopen the Strait of Hormuz and that the country "should never get its hands on a nuclear capability".
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf slammed US violations of the Islamabad memorandum of understanding and reiterated the country’s resolve to stand against US bullying.
Tehran [Iran], July 8 (ANI): Amid spiralling regional tensions, Iran's top negotiator and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has strongly hit back at Washington, detailing numerous breaches of bilateral agreements by the United States.
In pictures: Funeral procession for Iran's slain supreme leader continues in Iraq's Najaf The funeral procession for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei continued on in the Iraqi city of Najaf on Wednesday, amid fresh US attacks in Iran. His burial is expected to be held on Thursday in the north east Iranian city of Mashhad.
Washington, DC [US], July 8 (ANI): US Senator Rick Scott has questioned Islamabad's role as a mediator in the US-Iran ceasefire agreement, accusing Pakistan of 'hypocrisy' after Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif travelled to Tehran to attend the funeral of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The funeral of martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei got underway in Iraq on Wednesday, with senior Iranian and Iraqi officials gathering in the holy city of Najaf for an official reception ceremony ahead of a massive public funeral procession.
US extends invitation to Lebanon's Aoun on 21 July The White House has invited Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to visit the US on 21 July, according to Reuters citing an American official.
Najaf [Iraq], July 8 (ANI): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi attended an official reception ceremony at Najaf International Airport to receive the body of the late Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, ahead of funeral ceremonies in Iraq, IRNA reported.
Tehran [Iran], July 8 (ANI): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has departed Iraq and is returning to Tehran, CNN reported, citing Iranian state broadcaster IRIB. Pezeshkian had travelled to the Iraqi city of Najaf to attend the multi-day funeral of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, whose body arrived in the city on Tuesday.
