Large crowds gathered in Iraq’s holy cities of Najaf and Karbala on Wednesday as funeral processions were held for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, whose burial is scheduled to take place on Thursday in his hometown of Mashhad in northeastern Iran. Read More: Khamenei’s sons attend funeral as successor remains out of public The ceremonies form […]
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United States launched a new wave of military strikes against Iran
The United States launched a new wave of military strikes against Iran after revoking a temporary license that had allowed Tehran to sell oil, following attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The developments have heightened tensions and placed additional strain on the fragile ceasefire reached between the two countries last month. […]
Three Khamenei sons attend funeral as Mojtaba remains absent
Three sons of Iran’s late supreme leader Ali Khamenei made a rare public appearance during his funeral ceremonies in Tehran on Sunday, while his successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, remained absent from public view. Read More: Iran begins Khamenei funeral ceremonies Thousands of mourners gathered for a second consecutive day at Tehran’s Grand Mosalla religious complex to pay their […]
Funeral procession for Iran’s supreme leader begins in Tehran
Ali Khamenei’s funeral procession began in Tehran on Monday, with authorities preparing for large crowds as mourners gathered to pay their final respects following his reported assassination earlier this year. Read More: Khamenei’s sons attend funeral as successor remains out of public According to Iranian state media, Khamenei’s coffin departed the Grand Mosalla religious complex after lying […]
Sisi links Israel ties to end of Palestinian occupation
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has said relations between Egypt and Israel cannot fully return to normal until the Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory comes to an end. He stressed that resolving the Palestinian issue remains essential for achieving lasting peace, strengthening regional stability, and creating conditions for meaningful diplomatic progress across the Middle East. […]
Thousands of mourners gathered in Tehran as Khamenei funeral begins
Thousands of mourners gathered in Tehran on Saturday as funeral ceremonies for Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, officially began, with authorities expecting millions to participate in commemorative events over the coming days. Read More: Iran begins week of public mourning and funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Khamenei According to Iranian officials, between 15 and 20 million people are […]
PM Shehbaz to visit Iran on Friday for high-level talks with the Iranian leadership
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is set to visit Iran on Friday for high-level meetings with the Iranian leadership, with discussions expected to focus on bilateral relations, regional developments and cooperation on issues affecting the Muslim world. According to official sources, the prime minister will meet senior Iranian leaders during the visit to review Pakistan-Iran […]
Iran begins week of public mourning and funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
TEHRAN: Iran is preparing for a week of public mourning and funeral ceremonies for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with authorities organising large-scale events across the country aimed at honouring the late leader and demonstrating national unity. According to Iranian state media, funeral proceedings will begin in Tehran over the weekend before continuing with major […]
At least 9 people killed and 20 injured after an explosive device detonated inside café in Damascus
At least nine people were killed and 20 others were injured after an explosive device detonated inside a café in Syria’s capital, Damascus, on Thursday, authorities said. According to Syria’s Health Ministry, the blast struck a café located near the city’s main courthouse complex. The injured were rushed to nearby hospitals, while emergency teams treated […]
UAE oil exports near highest level since 2017
The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) oil exports have climbed to their highest level since 2017, with daily shipments exceeding 3.9 million barrels in June, according to Emirati media reports. The increase marks a significant recovery in the country’s energy exports, with officials reporting that oil shipments have returned to levels seen before recent regional conflict […]