Morning update

Middle East Eye · July 5, 2026 Politics

Morning update Millions of mourners gathered in Tehran for funeral prayers for former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as ceremonies entered their second day. US President Donald Trump indicated negotiations with Tehran would resume after the funeral period, while regional leaders continued urging implementation of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding and an end to ongoing violence in Lebanon and Gaza. Here are the latest updates: Funeral prayers were held for Ali Khamenei, members of his family and other victims of the February strike during a mass gathering in Tehran.

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