NATO leaders are meeting in the Turkish capital, Ankara, for the alliances annual summit on July 7-8 in the shadow of the Iran war and American complaints that not all European allies are pulling their weight when it comes to defense spending.
Ali Khamenei’s funeral has been marred by confusion from Tehran to Najaf, after organizers abruptly shortened the procession route in the Iranian capital and conflicting accounts emerged over who would lead prayers when ceremonies move to Iraq.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The upcoming funeral of martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei in Iraq will demonstrate the deep spiritual ties between the Iranian and Iraqi nations and further strengthen their unity, the IRGC Quds Force commander said.
Fewer than half of Americans believe the bloc would come to the defense of the US if attacked, according to an internal poll seen by the outlet Support for NATO in the US has slipped following President Donald Trump's repeated criticism of the military bloc, according to an internal survey seen by Politico.
Defiance of ‘maximum pressure’ from the US legitimises government and adds to sense of freer negotiating hand As the multi-purpose, multinational funeral of Iran’s former supreme leader Ali Khamenei moved to the Jamkaran mosque in the holy city of Qom, and then to Najaf in Iraq, Iran’s leadership was weighing the mandate it had been given by the millions who have taken to the streets of Tehran over the past three days. Some hailed the moment as a referendum from the streets showing support for the clerical establishment, and called for the strategy of confrontation with the west to be intensified. Others said it was more about a wider national pride that was conditional on demands for change and an end to the war being met.
Belgium considers becoming latest EU country to recognise Palestinian statehood Submitted by Fleur Hargreaves on Tue, 07/07/2026 - 10:24 Agreement by Hamas to relinquish control of Gaza could meet Belgium's key condition for recognising a Palestinian state Swedish activist Greta Thunberg holds a placard reading 'Don't forget Palestine' during a demonstration demanding EU leaders ban goods from illegal Israeli settlements, in Brussels on 17 June (AFP/Nicolas Tucat) Off The Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot said on Monday that he has instructed his cabinet to prepare for the recognition of the state of Palestine . Speaking to VRT , he said “I don’t know if we will be ready by Friday”, referring to the scheduled ministerial council meeting, “but it will be on the table soon. ” The move comes after Hamas announced that it would dissolve its administration of Gaza after nearly two decades of running the Strip, which was one of Prevot’s prerequisites for recognising Palestine.
The ceremony for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, held at a site considered sacred by many Shiites, was the latest step in a weeklong funeral organized by Iran’s government.
LONDON, U. K. : Britain tightened its rules on political donations from abroad on July 6 to stop foreign money from influencing elections.
A reported overhaul could strip powers from Kaja Kallas diplomatic service The European Commission is considering creating a new foreign affairs department in a move that would strip powers from the EU's diplomatic service headed by Kaja Kallas, according to Politico.
Tehran [Iran], July 7 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday firmly refused to negotiate the final deal with Washington if the 'threats continue' after US President Donald Trump threatened to 'finish the job' if a deal is not reached with Tehran.
Mourners bid farewell to Ayatollah Khamenei in Qom Tens of thousands of people took to the streets on Tuesday in the Iranian holy city of Qom during a fourth day of funeral proceedings for the late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The remains of Khamenei, who was killed in late February on the first day of the US-Israeli war against Iran, are lying in state at the Jamkaran Mosque in Qom, a holy city that houses Shia Islam's most influential seminaries and shrines. Aerial footage broadcast by state television showed the streets of Qom -- home to about 1.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian Foreign Ministry’s spokesman condemned remarks by Germany’s top diplomat regarding mine clearance in the Strait of Hormuz, hammering Berlin for distorting reality and seeking to evade responsibility for its role in the US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran.
What to expect from Trump's meetings with Erdogan and Sharaa in Ankara Submitted by Yasmine El-Sabawi on Mon, 07/06/2026 - 18:58 The US president has praised both leaders for their strength and charm US President Donald Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pose for a photo during the Gaza ceasefire summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt on 13 October 2025 (Evan Vucci/AFP) Off US President Donald Trump is heading to Turkey for the annual Nato summit on Tuesday, where he is expected to kick off his trip with a meeting with his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and cap off the summit with a sit-down with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Wednesday. Building on personal relationships - especially where his predecessor Joe Biden may have failed - is what Trump does best. The US president has made no secret of his admiration for both regional leaders, calling Erdogan "strong" and Sharaa "tough".
On its 250th birthday, America must leave behind the illusion of primacy Submitted by Jeffrey D. Sachs on Mon, 07/06/2026 - 15:21 The failed Iran war presents costly proof that global dominance was always beyond Washington's grasp People wait to re-enter the event site after being evacuated due to storms during Independence Day celebrations in Washington, DC, on 4 July 2026 (Amid Farahi/AFP) On On the fourth of July, the United States turned 250 - an event that summoned the founders who spoke of a republic seeking “a decent respect to the opinions of mankind”, rather than dominion over them. Yet the story that matters most for our own moment does not begin in 1776.
QOM (Tasnim) – Massive crowds gathered in Qom on Tuesday for the funeral procession of martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, with the ceremony beginning after funeral prayers at the Jamkaran Mosque before mourners marched toward the shrine of Hazrat Masoumeh (SA).
Watch: Crowds march through Tehran during funeral procession for Iran's slain Supreme Leader Aerial footage from the funeral procession of Iran's late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on Monday showed hundreds of thousands of people marching through the streets of Tehran. Iranian media estimated that millions gathered in the capital to mourn the slain leader. Aerial footage from the funeral procession of Iran's late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on Monday showed hundreds of thousands of people marching through the streets of Tehran.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council hit back at the US president over his latest threats against Iran, warning that Tehran will respond "in another language" if Washington continues to address the Iranian nation with threats.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said the massive turnout at the funeral of martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei demonstrated the Iranian nation's unity and resilience, urging Washington to abide by its commitments under the Islamabad MoU.
Araghchi says US-Iran talks will not start if Washington threats continue Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi indicated that discussions between Tehran and Washington will not begin if US threats continue. "Millions of proud Iranians rallied in unity to honor Grand Ayatollah Khamenei and his legacy. Neither them nor our Brave Armed Forces are moved by any threats," he wrote in a post on X.
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Parliament speaker said those responsible for the assassination of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution will face the consequences of their actions, noting that the massive turnout in the Leader’s funeral reflected the Iranian nation’s unwavering demand for revenge.
