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Funeral processions for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began in Najaf, Iraq, with thousands of mourners participating. His body will later travel to Karbala before returning to Iran. Tensions between the U.S. and Iran persist, with recent strikes raising concerns about a potential breakdown in an interim peace agreement.

Funeral processions for Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began in Najaf, Iraq, with thousands of mourners present. The event follows the arrival of his body in the holy city.

The funeral procession for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei continued in Najaf, Iraq, amid US attacks in Iran. His burial is expected in Mashhad on Thursday.

Iran is projecting regional power by displaying the body of slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Shia holy cities in Iraq, as Tehran seeks to revive its axis of influence.

Funeral processions for Iran's slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei will pass through Iraq's holy cities of Najaf and Karbala. These cities, home to Shia Islam's most sacred shrines, include Najaf, the main center of Shia religious seminaries and residence of Grand Ayatollah Ali Sistani.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has left Iraq for Iran following US strikes targeting several areas south of the country. The attacks caused material damages and injured some people.

The funeral of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei continued with his coffin traveling to Najaf, Iraq, drawing large crowds. Critics remained quiet during the event.

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Iraq has increased oil production to full capacity at three southern oil fields, including a site near Basra. The fields are now operating at maximum output.

Opec+ countries plan to increase oil production by 188,000 barrels per day in August, marking the fifth consecutive month of output hikes as fuel prices decline. The decision involves Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman.

U.S. stock futures were mixed with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rising while the Dow fell. Oil prices declined as OPEC+ announced an August output increase of 188,000 barrels per day. SK Hynix filed a $28 billion U.S. IPO, and SpaceX shares rose ahead of joining the Nasdaq 100.

Global shares showed mixed performance as OPEC+ members agreed to increase oil production by 188,000 barrels per day in August, causing oil prices to decline. European markets rose while Asian markets were mixed, with uncertainty over supplies lingering due to stalled Iran-related talks on the Strait of Hormuz.

Global shares are mixed with European markets rising and Asian markets falling, while oil prices slipped after OPEC+ announced an August output hike. The production increase involves Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman, with uncertainty over supplies due to stalled Iran talks on the Strait of Hormuz.

Asian shares and U.S. futures were mixed as technology stocks declined, while oil prices fell due to increased production by OPEC+ members including Saudi Arabia, Russia, and Iraq. Uncertainty over Iran-related supply disruptions and currency fluctuations further influenced markets.

Asian shares and U.S. futures showed mixed performance as technology stocks declined in Tokyo and Seoul. Oil prices fell due to increased production by seven OPEC+ members, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, while uncertainty persisted over supply chain talks with Iran. Major stock indices in Japan, South Korea, and Australia declined or edged lower, while Hong Kong and Shanghai saw modest gains.

Asian shares and U.S. futures were mixed as technology shares declined in Tokyo and Seoul. Oil prices fell after OPEC+ members, including Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman, agreed to increase production by 188,000 barrels per day in August. Uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz's reopening also affected energy markets.

Oil prices fell slightly after Opec+ agreed to increase output targets by 188,000 barrels per day from August, while exports from Gulf producers via the Strait of Hormuz are recovering. The decision comes as Gulf members revive supplies halted during the US-Israeli-Iran conflict, though output remains below pre-war levels.

A funeral procession for Iran's former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei began in Tehran, with crowds gathering in Revolution Square. The procession will travel through Qom, Iraq, and Mashhad before burial, while mourners displayed anti-US and anti-Israeli symbols.

Seven OPEC+ countries, including Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman, agreed to increase oil production by 188,000 barrels per day in August to address falling prices and support market stability amid ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Seven OPEC+ countries, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, agreed to increase oil production by 188,000 barrels per day in August amid declining prices. The decision follows a U.S.-Iran interim deal easing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, though shipping remains below pre-war levels.

Seven OPEC+ countries, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, agreed to increase oil production by 188,000 barrels per day in August as prices fall to pre-U.S.-Iran war levels. The decision aims to stabilize markets amid ongoing tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and declining crude prices.

Seven OPEC+ countries, including Saudi Arabia, Russia, and Iraq, agreed to increase oil production by 188,000 barrels per day in August to address falling prices. The decision follows a U.S.-Iran interim deal that eased tensions over the Strait of Hormuz but has not fully restored pre-war shipping levels, with oil prices now near $72 per barrel.

OPEC+ approved an August oil output increase as Hormuz exports recover, with core members raising quotas by nearly 800,000 bpd since April despite earlier disruptions from the US-Israeli war on Iran. The UAE has left OPEC+, and Iraq is pushing for higher quotas.

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Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei did not attend his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral, while three other sons prayed beside the coffin during ceremonies in Tehran. State media showed processions for the former leader’s remains, which will be taken to Shia sites in Iraq.

The funeral of Iran's former supreme leader is considered an intensely political moment. Authorities anticipate up to 20 million people attending ceremonies in Iran and Iraq over the next days.

Large crowds gathered in Tehran on the first day of Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral. His body will lie in state at Tehran's Grand Mosalla until Monday before being transported to Iran and Iraq.

Mourners in Iran have chanted 'death' to America and Israel as the funeral for the country's former supreme leader, Khamenei, begins. The funeral involves a casket journey through Iran and Iraq, with uncertainty about whether Khamenei's son, Mojtaba, will appear.

Funeral ceremonies for Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began in Tehran with religious eulogies and Koran readings. Iranian authorities expect 15 million people to attend the event, which will also occur in Iraq.

Iran's dayslong funeral for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began Saturday, with authorities shutting down streets, airspace, and daily life in Tehran. His body will be transported to cities in Iran and neighboring Iraq as mourners commemorate his life.

Foreign leaders and delegations from Iraq, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Russia attended a funeral ceremony for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran. Khamenei was the Iranian Supreme Leader until his assassination at 86 on the first day of the US-Israeli war on Iran, which began on 28 February.

Iran is holding a six-day funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with ceremonies in Iran and Iraq followed by burial in Mashhad.

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.

The U.S. was concerned Israel might attempt to kill Iran negotiators. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Iraqi counterpart Fouad Hussein in Baghdad.

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.

Total is offering Iraqi oil to Asian refiners as supply increases. The oil and gas field involved is located near Basra, Iraq.

Funeral processions for Iran's late supreme leader will take place between July 3-9 across Iran and Iraq. The events will involve mourners gathering at various locations each day.

Gen. Ahmad Vahidi, a key figure in Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, reappeared publicly as Tehran prepared for the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike. The funeral will involve a casket draped with a symbolic red flag and will be held across Iran and Iraq, with mourning rituals including scarves tossed toward the coffin.

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 ruling clerics are organizing mass funeral rites for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes. The funeral events will begin in Tehran, with processions in Qom and Mashhad and ceremonies in Iraq.