Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei

U.S. President Donald Trump claims a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be announced soon, as Iran and Oman approach an agreement. The closure of the strait, critical to global oil shipments, has disrupted trade and driven up energy prices.

Iran’s leaders are united in maintaining a tough stance in the war but divided on the end goal, with hardliners seeking total victory and others favoring negotiated deals. A failed April ceasefire with the U.S. and renewed strikes have intensified tensions, while the new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, remains in hiding and his stance is unclear.

U.S. intelligence assesses Iran's new leader is more open to pursuing a nuclear weapon. A determination of his potential openness could justify escalating the Trump administration's military campaign.

The United States launched strikes on Iran to punish the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) for an attack that killed two US military personnel in Jordan, while Iran targeted two US bases in Kuwait with drones. Iran's supreme leader warned of further retaliation against US actions, and both sides have escalated attacks following a collapsed ceasefire.

The U.S. launched strikes on Iran targeting 140 military sites in retaliation for an attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps responded by attacking U.S. and allied facilities in Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, and Qatar, warning of harsher retaliation if the U.S. escalates further.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei pledged revenge for the killing of his predecessor and father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on February 28. The message was released on his Telegram account during funeral ceremonies held months after the attack.

President Trump threatened Iran after funeral chants for his death during Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral, escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing military actions in the Middle East. The U.S. and Iran have exchanged strikes, with Trump vowing to destroy Iran if threats against him are acted upon.

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran after funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei featured calls for his killing. Trump warned of missile action if Iran attacks, amid tensions over control of the Strait of Hormuz and recent airstrikes and retaliatory fire in the Middle East.

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran on Truth Social after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral, where mourners called for his and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s killing. The tensions follow U.S. airstrikes and Iranian retaliation over attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran insisting on controlling the waterway and charging ships.

Iran's president and central bank chief informed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei that the U.S. naval blockade is severely damaging Iran's economy, with dire warnings about budget crises and shortages. Officials were divided on signing a memorandum of understanding to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, leading to Khamenei's conditional approval. The U.S. is considering reimposing the blockade, which could further disrupt Iranian oil sales and escalate tensions.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's assassinated supreme leader, was buried in Mashhad's Shrine of Imam Reza after funeral processions. His son Mojtaba Khamenei, proclaimed successor, remains hidden due to injuries from the attack. The funeral occurred amid renewed US-Iran conflict following a truce.

Funeral processions for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei were held in Iraq’s holy cities of Najaf and Karbala, with thousands of mourners. His body was transported to Karbala before returning to Iran. Khamenei was killed in late February in U.S. and Israeli strikes, and his successor, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has not yet appeared in the funeral ceremonies.

Funeral prayers for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began in Najaf, Iraq, with thousands of mourners. His body will travel to Karbala before returning to Iran, while U.S.-Iran tensions persist amid ongoing strikes in the Persian Gulf. Iran's new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has not yet appeared in the funeral ceremonies.

The funeral procession for Iran's assassinated supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began in Tehran, with crowds expected to rival those at his predecessor's funeral in 1989. His son, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has not appeared publicly since assuming leadership, while officials highlighted security measures to prevent chaos during the procession. The leader's death, attributed to Israeli airstrikes using US intelligence, occurred on February 28, the first day of the Middle East war.

Iran's top officials and brothers of the new supreme leader attended Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral, with large crowds chanting anti-U.S. and anti-Israel slogans. The new leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, remains in hiding after being wounded in an airstrike, while the U.S. pushes for negotiations to end the war.

Iran's top officials and brothers of the new supreme leader attended funeral prayers for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, while the new leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, remained in hiding after being wounded in an airstrike. The funeral saw large crowds chanting anti-American and anti-Israel slogans, with calls for revenge over the attack that killed Khamenei and triggered a war. U.S. negotiations with Iran to end the conflict are on hold until after the burial.

Iran's top officials and sons of the new supreme leader attended the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in a Feb. 28 airstrike. The new leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, remains in hiding after reportedly being wounded in the attack. The U.S. is negotiating with Iran to end the war, while public calls for revenge against the U.S. and Israel are prominent.

A performer at the funeral for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called for the death of U.S. President Donald Trump before a large crowd in Tehran. The event featured public demands for Trump's and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's deaths amid ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations over ending a war disrupting global energy supplies.

A performer at the funeral for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called for the death of U.S. President Donald Trump during a ceremony in Tehran. The poet Mohammad Rasouli, addressing a large crowd, asked why Trump 'the most bastard man in the world' was still alive, drawing cheers. The funeral occurs amid ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations over ending the war and as tensions persist over the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran began a dayslong funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in a Feb. 28 airstrike, with mourners in Tehran calling for revenge against Israel and the United States. The funeral, delayed by ongoing war, highlights the theocracy's transition to Khamenei's son, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, amid stalled U.S. negotiations and tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran began a dayslong funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in a Feb. 28 airstrike. Mourners called for revenge against Israel and the United States, and the funeral may strengthen the theocracy under his son, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei. Iran warned France and the UK over potential joint patrols in the Strait of Hormuz.

Funeral ceremonies for Iran’s assassinated supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began in Tehran, with an estimated 15-20 million participants expected over three days. The events follow his death in a US-Israeli strike on February 28, 2026, and will include a six-day tribute, though his son and successor, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has not yet appeared publicly.

Iran began a multi-day funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in an airstrike at the start of the war. The funeral in Tehran included mourning rituals, large crowds, and political tensions, with Iran leveraging the event in negotiations with the U.S. and amid threats from Israel.

Iran began a dayslong funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in an airstrike at the start of the war. The funeral in Tehran included public mourning, processions, and political rhetoric, with the body to be transported to cities in Iran and Iraq. The event coincides with Iran's efforts to leverage its position in the Strait of Hormuz during war-ending negotiations with the U.S.

Iran began a dayslong funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, months after an airstrike killed him at the start of the war. The funeral in Tehran included mourning rituals, large crowds, and political symbolism, with Khamenei’s body displayed at the Grand Mosalla. The event occurs amid tensions with Israel and the U.S., and Iran’s new leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, may not attend.

Iran is preparing a multi-day funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in a war, with large public mourning events in Tehran. The funeral includes family members killed in an Israeli airstrike and highlights the new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, as Iran seeks to project strength amid geopolitical tensions with the US and Israel.

General Ahmad Vahidi, a key figure in Iran's Revolutionary Guard, publicly attended a meeting about the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the late Supreme Leader. The funeral includes ceremonies in Tehran and plans to transport Khamenei's body to cities in Iran and Iraq, with Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, the new Supreme Leader, reportedly in hiding after being wounded in an Israeli airstrike.

Gen. Ahmad Vahidi, a leader of Iran's Revolutionary Guard, appeared publicly for the first time in months as Iran prepared for the dayslong funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The funeral process involves transporting Khamenei's body to cities in Iran and Iraq, with mourning ceremonies including a red flag symbolizing remembrance and vengeance.

Gen. Ahmad Vahidi, a key Iranian Revolutionary Guard figure, publicly appeared after weeks of absence as Tehran prepared for the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The funeral events included a smaller service near Khamenei's former home and a planned multi-day procession across Iran and Iraq, with state media highlighting symbolic elements like a red flag with 'Ya Hussein' calligraphy.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei called for pursuing legal cases against the US and Israel over 'child killings and war crimes' in Iran, referencing two recent wars and urging domestic and international courts to address these issues. The message was shared on his official X account, and the conflict between Iran and the US-Israeli alliance began with strikes on February 28, leading to a Pakistan-brokered ceasefire.

Shiite Muslims in Tyre, Lebanon, observed Muharram amid war devastation caused by the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, with mourners honoring Imam Hussein's martyrdom and displaying portraits of relatives killed. The city, heavily damaged by Israeli airstrikes, marked Ashoura as part of the holy month, with over 4,000 reported deaths and widespread displacement in Lebanon.

A mourning ceremony for Muharram was held in Tyre, Lebanon, as the city remains devastated by the Israel-Hezbollah war. The event highlighted religious significance of the month, with attendees honoring relatives killed and expressing solidarity with Hezbollah. A reported ceasefire was in place, but fighting had caused widespread destruction, displacing over one million Lebanese and killing nearly 4,000 people.

The U.S. effort to initiate negotiations with Iran over the nuclear program and Strait of Hormuz oil traffic was delayed as plans for weekend talks in Switzerland were abruptly canceled. Iran reportedly postponed sending its delegation due to Israel's military campaign in Lebanon, while the White House cited unresolved logistical issues.

Vice President JD Vance's planned trip to Switzerland for technical talks with Iran was postponed, with the White House citing logistical challenges. Iran delayed sending its delegation over concerns related to Israel's military actions in Lebanon, while the interim agreement's wording does not explicitly require Israel to withdraw from southern Lebanon.

Israel claims ongoing airstrikes in southern Lebanon against Iran-backed groups following ceasefire violations, while US-Iran talks in Switzerland are abruptly canceled. At least 16 people are reported killed in Lebanon, and US Senator JD Vance criticizes Israeli opponents of the deal, asserting Donald Trump is Israel's only global ally. Iran's supreme leader approves the US agreement despite initial reservations, and Trump emphasizes a complete ceasefire in the region.

Vice President JD Vance's planned trip to Switzerland for technical talks with Iran was abruptly canceled, delaying negotiations aimed at addressing Iran’s nuclear program and restoring oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran reportedly delayed sending its delegation due to Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon, while Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei endorsed direct negotiations, signaling potential progress.

Vice President JD Vance's planned trip to Switzerland for technical talks with Iran was postponed, despite a 60-day window opened for negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program and oil traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran delayed sending its delegation over concerns related to Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon, though Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei endorsed direct U.S. negotiations.

The U.S. lifted its blockade of Iran, allowing oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, as a tentative agreement to end the war took effect. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei endorsed direct negotiations with the U.S., while a Trump administration envoy revealed Iran will invite the UN's nuclear watchdog to inspect its nuclear sites.

Vice President JD Vance defended the 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the U.S. and Iran, which temporarily ends the war and reopens the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement includes sanctions relief for Iran, a proposed $300 billion reconstruction plan, and efforts to address Iran's nuclear program. Vance countered criticism from figures like Senator Bill Cassidy, arguing the deal does not significantly aid Iran's struggling economy.

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei stated that future direct talks with the US would not imply accepting US views. He made the remarks in response to an Iran-US deal ending a war that began in late February.