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- 3NotableIL18:23UTC15:23EST11:23
Mojtaba Khamenei Vows Revenge as Israeli Strikes Hit South Lebanon, Gaza Toll Surpasses 73,000 (Jul 11, 1523 UTC, 1823 Israel) (Evening Edition)
Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vowed revenge for his father's killing, while Israeli airstrikes and ground forces operated in southern Lebanon. The Gaza death toll surpassed 73,000 amid an energy crisis, and US lawmaker Ro Khanna was detained by armed settlers in the West Bank. President Trump reiterated threats to 'decimate' Iran if it attempts to assassinate him.
- 3NotableIL09:50UTC06:50EST02:50
Trump Threatens Iran with 'Decimation' as Hormuz Traffic Collapses, EU Weighs Settlement Ban (Jul 11, 0650 UTC, 0950 Israel) (Morning Edition)
President Trump ordered the US military to prepare strikes on Iran if Tehran attempts to assassinate him, while demanding a public pledge to halt attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. Hormuz traffic collapsed to 35% of pre-war baseline. The US sanctioned a financier for Mojtaba Khamenei and 13 IRGC-linked entities. The IDF killed a Hezbollah operative in southern Lebanon. EU foreign ministers are set to discuss a ban on products from West Bank settlements.
- 2RoutineIL17:59UTC14:59EST10:59
Unclaimed Airstrikes Hit Southern Iran as Israeli Drones Strike Lebanon, IDF Kills Hamas Commanders in Gaza (Jul 10, 1459 UTC, 1759 Israel) (Evening Edition)
Unclaimed airstrikes struck southern Iran, raising the possibility of Gulf state involvement, while Israeli drones targeted a vehicle in Kfar Rumman, southern Lebanon. The IDF announced the killing of three Hamas commanders in Gaza, including a Nukhba cell commander who participated in the October 7 attack. Israel reportedly warned the US of a new Iranian plot to assassinate President Trump. Palestinian legislative elections were announced, and four Arab Israelis were indicted for plotting a mass terror attack in Beersheba.
- 2RoutineIL09:21UTC06:21EST02:21
Khamenei Buried in Mashhad as US Denies New Strikes, Israel Warns of Iran Plot Against Trump (Jul 10, 0621 UTC, 0921 Israel) (Morning Edition)
Ayatollah Khamenei was laid to rest in Mashhad, concluding a days-long funeral procession marked by calls for revenge against the US and Israel. The US denied carrying out reported strikes in southern Iran overnight, while Israel warned Washington of a new Iranian assassination plot against President Trump. In Lebanon, a US official said IDF troops would withdraw from pilot zones in the coming days, and in Gaza, the IDF continued operations, killing at least six and attempting to assassinate a Hamas spokesman.
- 4SignificantIL19:03UTC16:03EST12:03
US Strikes Near Bushehr, Iran Retaliates Across Gulf as Khamenei Buried in Mashhad (Jul 9, 1603 UTC, 1903 Israel) (Evening Edition)
The US struck targets near Iran’s Bushehr nuclear plant, prompting Iranian ballistic missile salvos at Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar. Khamenei’s funeral culminated in Mashhad with calls for revenge, while the IRGC warned foreign forces out of the Strait of Hormuz. Israel rejected Trump’s Lebanon withdrawal claim, and Palestinian elections were called for November.
- 4SignificantIL09:32UTC06:32EST02:32
US Strikes Iran for Second Night, IRGC Hits Bases in Kuwait and Bahrain as Khamenei Funeral Reaches Mashhad (Jul 9, 0632 UTC, 0932 Israel) (Morning Edition)
The US launched a second consecutive night of strikes on Iran, targeting over 90 sites including railway bridges and the Bushehr refinery, while the IRGC claimed missile and drone attacks on US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain. President Trump declared the ceasefire over and threatened further escalation, even as he acknowledged an Iranian outreach for a deal. Khamenei's funeral procession reached Mashhad for burial, drawing millions of mourners and foreign dignitaries.
- 4SignificantIL18:50UTC15:50EST11:50
Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire Over, Threatens New Strikes Tonight as Khamenei Funeral Reaches Najaf (Jul 8, 1550 UTC, 1850 Israel) (Evening Edition)
President Trump declared the US-Iran ceasefire over and threatened new strikes tonight, while Iran signaled defiance over the Strait of Hormuz. Khamenei's funeral procession reached Najaf, drawing millions. Israeli operations continued in Lebanon and Gaza, and Hegseth's Israel visit was canceled.
- 4SignificantIL18:56UTC15:56EST11:56
Iran Strikes Saudi Tanker in Hormuz as Khamenei Funeral Reaches Qom; Trump Lands in Ankara for NATO Summit (Jul 7, 1556 UTC, 1856 Israel) (Evening Edition)
Iran attacked a Saudi oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz, the second such strike in hours, while the funeral procession for Supreme Leader Khamenei reached Qom. President Trump arrived in Ankara for a NATO summit and signaled support for F-35 sales to Turkey, drawing sharp Israeli criticism. Explosions in Damascus wounded 18 near French President Macron’s hotel during his visit. The IDF killed two Hamas commanders in Gaza and continued operations in southern Lebanon.
- 3NotableIL09:24UTC06:24EST02:24
Iran Fires on Commercial Ships in Strait of Hormuz as Khamenei Funeral Reaches Qom (Jul 7, 0624 UTC, 0924 Israel) (Morning Edition)
Iran fired on two commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, including a Qatari gas tanker, amid the ongoing funeral procession for Supreme Leader Khamenei, which reached Qom. The IDF conducted extensive operations in southern Lebanon, while Hamas dissolved its Gaza government. Israel advanced a gender segregation bill and a national inquiry into the October 7 massacre.
- 2RoutineIL19:10UTC16:10EST12:10
Khamenei Funeral Procession Continues in Tehran as Hamas Dissolves Gaza Government; IDF Strikes Vehicle in South Lebanon (Jul 6, 1610 UTC, 1910 Israel) (Evening Edition)
The funeral procession for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei continued in Tehran on July 6, drawing massive crowds and calls for revenge. Hamas announced the dissolution of its Gaza government to allow a technocratic panel, while the IDF struck a vehicle in southern Lebanon, killing four people it said posed a threat. Prime Minister Netanyahu stated his ties with President Trump are 'fine' and argued against providing F-35 jets to Turkey.