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Khamenei Funeral Procession Begins in Tehran as Hamas Plans Gaza Government Dissolution; IDF Strikes Hezbollah Cell (Jul 6, 0633 UTC, 0933 Israel) (Morning Edition)
The funeral procession for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei began in Tehran on July 6, drawing massive crowds and calls for revenge. Hamas reportedly plans to dissolve its Gaza government to allow a technocratic panel, while the IDF struck a Hezbollah cell in southern Lebanon. Prime Minister Netanyahu rejected a claim by US Vice President Vance that Trump is Israel's only friend, asserting many nations seek ties. Dozens of Israeli activists were detained attempting to breach the Syrian border.
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Khamenei Funeral Continues as Iran Defies US on Hormuz Fees; IDF Kills Hezbollah Operative in Lebanon (Jul 5, 1531 UTC, 1831 Israel) (Evening Edition)
Funeral ceremonies for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei continued in Tehran for a second day, with massive crowds and chants of 'Death to America, Death to Israel.' An Iranian diplomat said Iran will 'definitely' collect transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz, defying US demands. The IDF killed a Hezbollah operative in southern Lebanon, while a cargo ship came under fire off Houthi-controlled Yemen. Settler violence was reported in the West Bank, and the Israeli security cabinet was set to convene.
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Khamenei Funeral Continues as Iran Defies US on Hormuz Fees; IDF Kills Hezbollah Operative in Lebanon (Jul 5, 0620 UTC, 0920 Israel) (Morning Edition)
Funeral ceremonies for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei continued in Tehran for a second day, with massive crowds and chants of 'Death to America, Death to Israel.' An Iranian diplomat said Iran will 'definitely' collect transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz, defying US demands. The IDF killed an armed Hezbollah operative in southern Lebanon after a manhunt. Satellite images revealed construction near Iran's Natanz nuclear site, in an apparent violation of a US-Iran MOU.
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Khamenei Funeral Continues as Iran Warns on Hormuz; Settler Violence in West Bank (Jul 4, 1527 UTC, 1827 Israel) (Evening Edition)
Funeral ceremonies for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei continued in Tehran, with millions of mourners and chants of 'Death to America, Death to Israel.' Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister warned against military adventurism in the Strait of Hormuz. In the West Bank, settlers reportedly took over a Palestinian home under construction, while the IDF dispersed a gathering at the site. Tensions persisted in southern Lebanon with reports of Israeli military activity.
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Khamenei Funeral Draws Huge Crowds as Iran Warns on Hormuz; Netanyahu-Trump Agree to Meet (Jul 4, 0705 UTC, 1005 Israel) (Morning Edition)
Massive crowds gathered at Tehran's Grand Mosalla for the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with chants of 'Death to America, Death to Israel.' Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister warned against any military action in the Strait of Hormuz. Prime Minister Netanyahu spoke with President Trump and agreed to meet soon. An Israeli drone dropped a stun grenade near Al-Mansouri in southern Lebanon, and settler violence continued in the West Bank.
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Khamenei Funeral Continues as Iran Deepens Russia, Pakistan Ties; IDF Strikes Hezbollah Sites in South Lebanon (Jul 3, 2125 UTC, 0025 Israel) (Morning Edition)
Funeral ceremonies for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei continued in Tehran with foreign dignitaries, while Iran moved to deepen defense ties with Pakistan and strategic cooperation with Russia. The IDF struck Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon after a soldier was wounded in a clash. In the West Bank, settler violence against Palestinian farmers was reported. Netanyahu and Trump agreed to meet soon in Washington.
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Khamenei Funeral Draws Global Mourners as US-Iran Talks Advance; IDF Strikes Hezbollah in South Lebanon (Jul 3, 1450 UTC, 1750 Israel) (Evening Edition)
Funeral ceremonies for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei continued in Tehran with foreign dignitaries from over 100 countries attending, while US-Iran indirect talks in Doha reportedly made progress with President Trump claiming Iran agreed to almost all US demands. The IDF struck approximately 10 Hezbollah infrastructure sites in southern Lebanon in response to attacks on soldiers, and eliminated a Hamas terrorist involved in the October 7 abduction of Captain Daniel Perez. Settler violence injured Palestinians and foreign volunteers in the West Bank, and an Iranian spying case was uncovered in Jerusalem.
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Khamenei Funeral Ceremonies Begin as US-Iran Talks Show Progress; IDF Reservist Wounded in Lebanon (Jul 3, 0615 UTC, 0915 Israel) (Morning Edition)
Funeral ceremonies for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei commenced in Tehran, with millions expected to attend over seven days. US-Iran indirect talks in Doha reportedly made progress, though no binding agreement has been signed. An IDF reservist was severely wounded in a clash with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. Iran warned ships against using unapproved routes in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Khamenei Funeral Draws Global Dignitaries as Iran Warns Against Attacks; Damascus Cafe Bombing Kills 5 (Jul 2, 1551 UTC, 1851 Israel) (Evening Edition)
Iran prepares for Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral with up to 20 million mourners expected and dignitaries from 100 countries attending, while Tehran warns the US and Israel against any attacks. A bomb blast at a Damascus cafe killed at least five and wounded 16. In Lebanon, Hezbollah and Amal ministers reiterated their rejection of direct talks with Israel, and the IDF killed a Hezbollah operative at the Ali al-Taher ridge. Syrian Foreign Minister al-Shaibani visited Beirut, expressing openness to meeting Hezbollah.