How the NYT Reported on Khamenei’s Funeral in Iran
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Strait of Hormuz is Irans nuclear weapon ex-Indian diplomat
None of the US objectives in the Middle East conflict have been achieved, Rajiv Sikri tells RT India The Middle East conflict has helped Iran to realize it has a potent weapon in its arsenal in the contentious Strait of Hormuz, a former Indian diplomat said.
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Strait of Hormuz is Iran's nuclear weapon - ex-Indian diplomat (VIDEO)
None of the US objectives in the Middle East conflict have been achieved, Rajiv Sikri tells RT India The Middle East conflict has helped Iran to realize it has a potent weapon in its arsenal in the contentious Strait of Hormuz, a former Indian diplomat said.
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Inside Khamenei's funeral: Revealing moments from a week of mourning
Inside Khamenei's funeral: Revealing moments from a week of mourning Submitted by MEE correspondent on Thu, 07/16/2026 - 09:26 Political signals and power dynamics emerge from Iran’s elaborate farewell ceremonies Mourners react next to the coffin of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed on 28 February in Israeli and US air strikes, and coffins of his family members, on the day of his burial, in Mashhad, Iran, 9 July 2026 (Alkis Konstantinidis/Reuters) Off Iran 's late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei , was laid to rest on 9 July after a week-long funeral procession following his assassination in a US - Israeli strike in February. The 86-year-old leader, who ruled Iran for more than three decades, was succeeded by his 56-year-old son, Mojtaba Khamenei. The funeral ceremonies, held across several cities in Iran and Iraq, drew millions of mourners, according to state figures.
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Israeli ministers taunt England and revel in Argentina’s World Cup win
Israeli ministers taunt England and revel in Argentina’s World Cup win Submitted by Nadav Rapaport on Thu, 07/16/2026 - 13:45 Senior politicians, including UK-sanctioned Smotrich and Ben Gvir, use Argentina’s semi-final victory to mock Britain Argentina fans celebrate their World Cup win against England on 15 July 2026, in Miami Beach, Florida (Joe Raedle/Getty Images/AFP) Off Israeli politicians took to social media on Wednesday to celebrate Argentina’s World Cup semi-final victory over England, cheering one of Israel’s closest allies while taunting Britain . Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich posted on X moments after the final whistle: "I indeed cannot enter Britain because I am exterminating the idea of the Palestinian state, but two goals got in nicely," referring to the two late goals England conceded. Smotrich also congratulated Argentine President Javier Milei, whom he described as "a friend".
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JD Vance says Epstein had connections to CIA and Mossad
JD Vance says Epstein had connections to CIA and Mossad Submitted by Oscar Rickett on Thu, 07/16/2026 - 11:59 US vice president tells podcaster Joe Rogan there is an 'extremely well-funded' Israel-linked campaign to derail Iran negotiations US Vice President JD Vance speaks at This is the Turning Point Tour at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, US, April 14, 2026 (Reuters) Off The paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein was connected to the “highest levels” of US and Israeli intelligence, JD Vance said on Monday. “He clearly had connections to the upper, the highest levels of American intelligence,” the US Vice President told podcaster Joe Rogan, in relation to Epstein. “He clearly had connections to the highest levels of Israeli intelligence.
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Israeli opposition tops new poll as Netanyahu allies explore voting restrictions
Israeli opposition tops new poll as Netanyahu allies explore voting restrictions Submitted by MEE staff on Thu, 07/16/2026 - 11:31 PM's allies look to restrict flights into Israel potentially carrying anti-Netanyahu voters ahead of 27 October election Gadi Eizenkot, former Israeli army chief of staff, at the launch of the Yashar party's election campaign in Hod Hasharon, central Israel, on 30 June 2026 (Jack Guez/AFP) Off A bloc of Israeli parties seeking to remove Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would secure the narrowest possible parliamentary majority in October’s election, a new poll has found. The Channel 13 survey, broadcast on Wednesday, gave the opposition 61 of the Knesset’s 120 seats – the first major poll in more than a month to show the opposition capable of forming a government without relying on Palestinian -majority parties. The election will take place on 27 October.
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How Trump’s ‘original oil guy’ boosted US-Israel ties and played down risks of Iran war
Fracking billionaire Harold Hamm is co-chair of a non-profit that has aggressively pushed for US energy dominance Tycoon Harold Hamm is one of the US’s most successful oilmen, the son of Oklahoma sharecroppers who hit it rich as a “wildcatter” and pioneered fracking techniques that drove the shale boom in 2008 that reversed declining US oil production. Donald Trump describes him as a “ long time ” friend and is said to have called him his “ original oil guy ” behind closed doors. The Continental Resources founder has also faced scrutiny from climate advocates and groups and some Democratic lawmakers over his influence on Trump and role in pushing him to go all in on planet-heating fossil fuels and gut climate rules.
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"You've got to be willing to talk": JD Vance defends US diplomacy with Iran amid renewed hostilities
Washington DC [US], July 16 (ANI): US Vice President JD Vance has defended continued diplomatic engagement with Iran despite renewed hostilities, arguing that the conflict cannot be resolved through military force alone and that negotiations remain essential to address security challenges in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Leaked presidency report shows how Iran plans to manage record public anger
A confidential report by Iran's presidency, leaked this week, records the highest public anger ever measured in any country and finds that nine in ten Iranians want change. Its advice to the leadership: manage the anger, not its causes.
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Iranian press review: Political figures expect continued but limited confrontation with US
Iranian press review: Political figures expect continued but limited confrontation with US Submitted by MEE correspondent on Thu, 07/16/2026 - 10:25 Meanwhile, Tehran's city council considers shelters in new buildings, a reformist figure urges authorities to avoid prolonging the war This US Navy handout photo taken on 30 June 2026 by US Central Command Public Affairs shows the Carrier Air Wing 7 flying in formation over the USS George HW Bush in the Arabian Sea (AFP) Off Officials see limited conflict more likely than all-out war A majority of Iranian political figures have said a full-scale military conflict between Iran and the US is unlikely, but warned that limited confrontations will possibly continue. On Tuesday, Khabar Online interviewed five current and former political figures from across the political spectrum about the future of military confrontations with the US. While they offered different views on the future of relations between the two countries, most agreed that neither side appears willing to enter a prolonged war.
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Russia in contact with Iranian officials after recent escalations
Russia in contact with Iranian officials after recent escalations Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that Russia was in contact with Iranian officials as the recent round of "destabilisation" took place, Reuters reported. While not sharing any details about the nature of the contacts, Peskov said that Iran had not requested a phone call with Putin.
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Netanyahu cancels trip to the US scheduled for next week
Netanyahu cancels trip to the US scheduled for next week Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has cancelled a trip to the US which was scheduled for next week. He will not travel due to the postponement of the funeral of Senator Lindsay Graham, his office said. A day prior to the cancellation, a senior Israeli official said that Netanyahu wanted to meet Trump during the visit, but it was not yet clear if he would be able to, according to Reuters.
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Pakistan urges Iran, US to 'end violence' and resume talks
Pakistan urges Iran, US to 'end violence' and resume talks Mediator Pakistan on Thursday urged the US and Iran to put an end to the violence and resume talks under a memorandum of understanding (MoU) it helped mediate last month. "While the implementation of the MoU is facing challenges, Pakistan will continue to encourage all sides to end violence and resume technical-level talks in accordance with the MoU," Tahir Andrabi, Pakistan's foreign office spokesman, told reporters in Islamabad.
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Iran No Longer Bound by Terms of Islamabad MoU: Spokesman
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The spokesman for the Iranian Foreign Ministry said the country no longer considers itself bound by the terms of the Islamabad memorandum of understanding (MoU).
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British Envoy Summoned by Iran Foreign Ministry over IRGC Blacklisting
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the British ambassador to Tehran to formally protest the London government’s latest hostile move against the country.
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Iranians Stand Firm to Protect Country’s Security, Nat’l Interests: Speaker
TEHRAM (Tasnim) – Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said while the country has never welcomed war and never will, “we must always be ready for battle and stand firm to protect our security and national interests.
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Trump appreciates Iran's "gesture of goodwill" after release of detained American woman
Washington [US], July 16 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) expressed appreciation for Iran's 'gesture of Goodwill' after the release of an American woman who, according to him, had been detained in the country since December 2024. In a post on Truth Social, Trump announced that the woman had safely left Iran.
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Iran hardliners cry foul as Ghalibaf camp gains ground
Iran's hardliners suffered a setback after losing key posts on parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, highlighting growing conservative divisions over talks with Washington and the leadership of Speaker and lead negotiator Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf.
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Trump says Iran 'wants to settle so badly'
Trump says Iran 'wants to settle so badly' US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Iran "wants to settle so badly," adding that he would decide whether or not to take that step. “They don't like what we're doing, and they do want to settle. " US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Iran "wants to settle so badly," adding that he would decide whether or not to take that step pic.
