Poll Names Trump as Worst American in History
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – US President Donald Trump topped a poll asking Americans to name the worst person in their history—though he also leads the field among those Republicans think is the greatest.
Filter by source ▾
-
-
‘Mind Your Malnutrition Rates’, Qalibaf Tells Trump
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf hit back at Donald Trump, telling the US president to “mind your malnutrition rates” after Trump claimed Iran needed American food exports.
-
Iran Begins Dayslong Funeral For Khamenei Amid Tight Security
Newest first Newest first Oldest first 09:43 Iran Begins Dayslong Funeral For Khamenei Amid Tight Security By Kian Sharifi A giant banner with an image of Iran's late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is seen hanging on a building near Tehran's Grand Mosalla prayer complex during Khamenei's fu
-
Iran Begins Dayslong Funeral For Khamenei
Newest first Newest first Oldest first 09:43 Iran Begins Dayslong Funeral For Khamenei By Kian Sharifi A giant banner with an image of Iran's late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is seen hanging on a building near Tehran's Grand Mosalla prayer complex during Khamenei's funeral ceremonies in Tehran on July 4.
-
Mourners chant ‘revenge’ at Khamenei funeral in Tehran
Mourners chant ‘revenge’ at Khamenei funeral in Tehran Hundreds of thousands of mourners gathered at Tehran’s Grand Mosalla complex and chanted “death to America” and “revenge, revenge” as they awaited the arrival of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s coffin, according to AFP. The news agency reported that many attendees carried red banners, a symbol often associated with calls for revenge. Large crowds were also seen gathering outside metro stations across Tehran early in the day as mourners travelled to attend the funeral ceremonies.
-
Trump claims US gave Iran "week off" for Khamenei's funeral, touts military might
South Dakota [US], July 4 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) punctuated his address with a sharp, provocative swipe at Iran, claiming to have given the nation a 'week off' for the funeral ceremony of slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
-
Morning update
Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, Funeral ceremonies for former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei have officially begun in Tehran, with millions of mourners and delegations from more than 100 countries expected to participate. The event has become one of the largest political and religious gatherings in Iran’s recent history, while diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran continue in the background and tensions remain in Lebanon and the occupied Palestinian territories. Here are the latest updates: Official funeral ceremonies for Ali Khamenei began at Tehran’s Grand Mosalla, where thousands gathered before dawn to pay their respects.
-
President Urges Faster Iran-Russia Strategic Cooperation
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for accelerating the implementation of strategic agreements with Russia, while thanking Moscow for its support and solidarity following the recent US-Israeli aggression against Iran.
-
Video: Foreign leaders and delegations attend Khamenei’s funeral ceremony
Video: Foreign leaders and delegations attend Khamenei’s funeral ceremony Foreign leaders and delegations were in Tehran on Friday to pay tribute to the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Delegations from Iraq, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Russia, alongside other regional officials, attended the ceremony to pay their respects. Khamenei served as the leader of the Islamic Republic from 1989 until he was assassinated at the age of 86 on the first day of the US-Israeli war on Iran, which began on 28 February.
-
Iranian analyst says Khamenei funeral will draw 20 million, seen as show of support
Iranian analyst says Khamenei funeral will draw 20 million, seen as show of support Iranian international relations researcher Mohsen Farkhani said more than 20 million people are expected to participate in the funeral of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, describing the turnout as a demonstration of support for the Islamic Republic. Speaking to Al Jazeera Arabic, Farkhani said the funeral would send a message to Washington and Tel Aviv that external pressure would not weaken Iran’s unity, adding that the legitimacy of the Iranian system is rooted in popular support.
-
Iran media: US pressure kept 13 countries away from Khamenei funeral
Iran media: US pressure kept 13 countries away from Khamenei funeral At least 13 countries, including several in Eastern Europe, Africa, the Gulf and East Asia, decided against attending the funeral ceremony for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei under US pressure, Iran’s Tasnim News Agency reported. Some of these governments later sought to explain their absence to Tehran through diplomatic channels, the report said. Citing an unnamed senior source, the report said that US officials had waged a "comprehensive campaign" over the past five days to discourage foreign delegations from travelling to Tehran for the commemorations.
-
In photos: Thousands gather in Tehran for Khamenei funeral
In photos: Thousands gather in Tehran for Khamenei funeral Thousands of mourners streamed into Tehran’s Grand Mosalla complex ahead of funeral ceremonies for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with authorities imposing major traffic restrictions as crowds walked long distances to reach the venue.
-
Xinhua Commentary: At 250, "the American Experiment" faces daunting tests
BEIJING, July 4 (Xinhua) -- The United States enters its 250th year at a moment when confidence in its political model is under growing strain. Amid deepening domestic polarization and a contested role abroad, a vital question looms: can Washington bridge the widening chasm between its rhetoric and actions?
-
‘Gave them a week off’: Trump says US paused operations for Khamenei funeral
‘Gave them a week off’: Trump says US paused operations for Khamenei funeral Speaking at Mount Rushmore during celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the United States, Trump praised US military power and declared that Iran was seeking a political settlement after months of conflict. "They're dying to settle; they want to settle so badly," Trump said, while also boasting about US actions against both Venezuela and Iran. "We beat Venezuela in one day, and we knocked the hell out of Iran," he said.
-
No one does more for Palestinians than EU Von der Leyen
The European Commission president has faced criticism over her silence on Gaza and pro-Israel bias The European Union does more to support Palestinians than any other international actor, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has claimed.
-
Trump says Iran eager to reach political settlement
Trump says Iran eager to reach political settlement US President Donald Trump said Iran is actively seeking a political settlement with Washington ahead of renewed talks between the two sides. “The Iranian side is eagerly seeking and striving in every way to reach a political settlement with us,” Trump said. He also claimed the United States had dealt “very harsh blows to Iran” and said Washington had paused military operations for a week “out of our goodwill” to allow funeral ceremonies to take place.
-
Iranians Begin Bidding Farewell to Martyred Imam
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The farewell ceremony for martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Hosseini Khamenei, began at the Imam Khomeini (RA) Musalla (prayer hall) in Tehran, on Saturday morning with the participation of a large number of people coming from across the country.
-
Funeral Procession for Khamenei Will Visit 5 Cities in Iran and Iraq
After lying in state in Tehran, Mr. Khamenei’s body will be taken to some of the holiest sites in Shiite Islam during a four-day procession that is expected to draw millions.
-
Funeral ceremonies for Khamenei officially begin in Tehran
Funeral ceremonies for Khamenei officially begin in Tehran Official farewell ceremonies for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei have begun at Tehran’s Mosalla prayer complex, according to Iranian media. Tasnim news agency reported that the venue’s doors were opened to accommodate millions of mourners gathering in the capital to pay their final respects to the former leader. Mourners gather around the coffin of Iran’s slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei during a ceremony in Tehran ahead of his funeral, 3 July 2026 (Khamenei.
-
Mourners fill Grand Mosalla before funeral ceremonies
Mourners fill Grand Mosalla before funeral ceremonies Thousands of mourners have gathered at Tehran’s Grand Mosalla complex ahead of funeral ceremonies for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to AFP. The main courtyard of the complex was filled with people before the official start of the ceremonies, while authorities imposed extensive traffic restrictions across the capital. A FP reported that many mourners walked several kilometres to reach the venue, and videos shared online showed crowds waiting for metro stations to open in order to travel to the site.
