Iran has announced a three-day state funeral for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with ceremonies planned in Tehran, Qom, and Mashhad. Up to 20 million people are expected to attend events in Tehran. Meanwhile, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that U.S. bases in the region are legitimate targets if used for aggression against Iran, noting a lack of progress in negotiations. U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Rubio, observe increased engagement from Iran's Supreme Leader at some level. President Trump suggested a potential meeting with Iran's leader if a deal is possible, stating the U.S. will win its conflict with Iran. Separately, Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned against internal divisions after a battlefield defeat, urging national unity.
Iran has announced a three-day state funeral for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with ceremonies scheduled to take place in Tehran, Qom, and Mashhad. Reports suggest Khamenei was killed in a U.S.-Israeli strike. Up to 20 million people are expected to attend events in Tehran as part of the funeral proceedings.
Amidst these developments, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi issued a warning that U.S. bases in the region, if utilized for aggression against Iran, are considered legitimate targets. Araghchi also acknowledged that there has been "no tangible progress" in ongoing negotiations and emphasized Iran's resilience. These statements come as the conflict continues and potentially approaches the 100-day milestone since "Operation Epic Fury." U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Rubio, have indicated that there are signs of Iran's Supreme Leader engaging at some level. U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the U.S. will prevail in its conflict with Iran, either militarily or through negotiations. Trump also proposed a potential meeting with Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, contingent on the possibility of reaching a deal.
Separately, Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei addressed the nation, warning that enemies, having been defeated on the battlefield, are now attempting to undermine public resilience and sow internal divisions. He urged for national unity to counter these tactics, stressing that pessimism serves the enemy's interests. This message was delivered during ceremonies commemorating the anniversary of Ruhollah Khomeini's death and a Shi'ite holiday.
Iran has announced a three-day state funeral for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with ceremonies scheduled to take place in Tehran, Qom, and Mashhad. Reports suggest Khamenei was killed in a U.S.-Israeli strike. Up to 20 million people are expected to attend events in Tehran as part of the funeral proceedings.