Dr. Omar Mohammed

Iran is conducting a social media influence campaign to sway Americans and undermine President Donald Trump's nuclear deal efforts, according to experts. The campaign uses centralized digital proxies to project control after leadership changes, including the February U.S. strikes that targeted Iranian leadership and the June 17 peace deal signed in Versailles.

Iran's planned state funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, scheduled for July 4–9, is described as a high-risk security event and a strategic message to the U.S. about an anticipated peace deal. The funeral's timing, coinciding with diplomatic breakthroughs, aims to reframe Khamenei's death as a victory, leveraging Shia religious symbolism and a four-month delay to solidify this narrative.

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, a U.S. 'designated target,' is negotiating a deal with the U.S. via secret courier networks while remaining in hiding. Experts highlight the unprecedented challenge of finalizing an agreement with an invisible counterparty, as delays stem from Khamenei's isolation and communication latency. The talks follow a Feb. 28 strike that injured Khamenei and killed his family.

Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, ISIS's shadow commander in West Africa, was killed in a US strike, dealing a significant blow to the group's global network, but top leader Abu Hafs al-Hashimi al-Qurashi remains at large. The killing disrupts operations in northeastern Nigeria and highlights Africa's growing importance as a hub for terrorist activity. Despite this success, the region's security situation remains volatile.