US strikes hit Iran for third night as Tehran expands retaliation across Gulf
US Central Command (CENTCOM) said its forces completed a five-hour mission that struck military targets in Bushehr, Chah Bahar, Jask,...
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Tehran says it ‘kept its word’ as Trump threatens to ‘decimate’ Iran if targeted
Foreign minister Abbas Araghchi says compliance with the US-Iran memorandum of understanding must be mutual. Tehran denies seeking new talks...
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US strikes Iran during Khamenei funeral despite promised pause
Attacks hit southern Iran as funeral rites for the slain supreme leader continued in Iraq, prompting Tehran to accuse Washington...
- US military said strikes hit more than 80 targets after accusing Iran of attacking three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran vowed a crushing response, saying the attacks violated the memorandum and warning only its designated Hormuz shipping route remained safe.
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Missile attack sets tanker ablaze off Oman as US blames Iran
The latest incident follows weeks of escalating tensions over a US-backed maritime corridor through Omani territorial waters, a route Iran...
- In Lebanon, President Joseph Aoun said he expects to visit the White House before the end of July for talks with US President Donald Trump.
- Separate reports said more than 600,000 Lebanese remain unable to return to their homes because of continuing Israeli military operations.
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Funeral procession for Khamenei begins, mourners carry anti-US and anti-Israel messages
Organizers said the procession is expected to last between 10 and 12 hours along a roughly 10-kilometre route passing through...
- The procession had begun from Tehran's Grand Mosalla mosque, where Khamenei's body had lain in state for two days.
- Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed on February 28 in US-Israeli air strikes that launched the conflict between Iran and Israel.
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OPEC+ agrees fresh August output hike as Gulf oil production slowly recovers
The producer group approved another increase of 188,000 barrels per day for August, signaling confidence that Gulf oil output can...
- Gulf output remains well below pre-war levels despite improving shipping through Hormuz.
- Analysts say restarting shut-in production will take time, while 2027 quota talks could test OPEC+ unity.
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Funeral prayers offered for Khamenei, family members amid cries for revenge
The prayers were attended by President Masoud Pezeshkian, senior military commanders and members of Khamenei's family, although his successor, Mojtaba...
- The funeral programme will continue with a mass procession through Tehran on Monday before ceremonies in other cities.
- Tehran’s metro network has registered more than 7 million passenger trips from 5:30pm (14:00 GMT) on Saturday to 7am (03:30 GMT) on Sunday.
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Mourners stream into Tehran for Khamenei farewell amid calls for ‘revenge’
The funeral of Iran's assassinated supreme leader has drawn mourners and foreign delegations from more than 100 countries, with Tehran...
- Red flags symbolising demands for revenge were prominently displayed during the funeral ceremony.
- More than 5,000 schools have been opened to accommodate pilgrims travelling to Tehran for the funeral.
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Adani, Abu Dhabi’s IRH to invest $11.5bn in Odisha aluminum project
Dubai, UAE -- Adani Enterprises and Abu Dhabi-based International Resources Holding (IRH), an IHC Group company, have agreed to establish...
- The integrated complex will include an alumina refinery, aluminium smelter, captive power plant and downstream manufacturing park.
- The investment is expected to create 53,500 jobs and become India's largest foreign investment in the metallurgy sector.
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Iran begins funeral ceremonies for Khamenei as Tehran prepares for massive show of unity
Millions are expected to gather in the Iranian capital over the coming days, with senior regional leaders attending ceremonies that...
- New IRGC chief Ahmad Vahidi makes his first public appearance since before the war.
- Officials estimate that between 15 million and 20 million people could participate in the ceremonies across Tehran.
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Iran warns US, Israel against attacks as Khamenei funeral preparations begin
The warning came as US-Iran diplomacy remained on track after Doha talks. Iran's deputy foreign minister said the Doha negotiations...
- Trump says Iran's denuclearisation effort is "moving along well" after indirect Doha talks showed positive progress.
- Tehran schedules nationwide funeral ceremonies through July 9 as foreign leaders prepare to attend Khamenei's state funeral.
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Doha negotiators agree hotline as Trump says US-Iran talks progressing
Technical negotiators focused on implementing the ceasefire framework, sanctions relief and Hormuz arrangements despite lingering regional security tensions.
- Iran and the United States agreed to establish a hotline for reporting ceasefire violations following technical implementation talks in Doha.
- Negotiators discussed sanctions relief, frozen assets and Hormuz arrangements while regional security risks continued despite diplomatic progress.
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US strikes hit Iran for third night as Tehran expands retaliation across Gulf
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Funeral procession for Khamenei begins, mourners carry anti-US and anti-Israel messages
Organizers said the procession is expected to last between 10 and 12 hours along a roughly 10-kilometre route passing through...
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OPEC+ agrees fresh August output hike as Gulf oil production slowly recovers
The producer group approved another increase of 188,000 barrels per day for August, signaling confidence that Gulf oil output can...
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Funeral prayers offered for Khamenei, family members amid cries for revenge
The prayers were attended by President Masoud Pezeshkian, senior military commanders and members of Khamenei's family, although his successor, Mojtaba...
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Adani, Abu Dhabi’s IRH to invest $11.5bn in Odisha aluminum project
Dubai, UAE -- Adani Enterprises and Abu Dhabi-based International Resources Holding (IRH), an IHC Group company, have agreed to establish...
- The integrated complex will include an alumina refinery, aluminium smelter, captive power plant and downstream manufacturing park.
- The investment is expected to create 53,500 jobs and become India's largest foreign investment in the metallurgy sector.
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Iran begins funeral ceremonies for Khamenei as Tehran prepares for massive show of unity
Millions are expected to gather in the Iranian capital over the coming days, with senior regional leaders attending ceremonies that...
- New IRGC chief Ahmad Vahidi makes his first public appearance since before the war.
- Officials estimate that between 15 million and 20 million people could participate in the ceremonies across Tehran.
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Iran warns US, Israel against attacks as Khamenei funeral preparations begin
The warning came as US-Iran diplomacy remained on track after Doha talks. Iran's deputy foreign minister said the Doha negotiations...
- Trump says Iran's denuclearisation effort is "moving along well" after indirect Doha talks showed positive progress.
- Tehran schedules nationwide funeral ceremonies through July 9 as foreign leaders prepare to attend Khamenei's state funeral.