Key facts
- Funeral ceremonies for Ali Khamenei are underway in Tehran, with millions expected to attend.
- Mourners chanted 'death to America' and 'revenge, revenge' during the funeral.
- Delegations from over 100 countries are present at the six-day funeral period.
- US President Donald Trump indicated negotiations with Iran would resume after the funeral.
- Pakistan is expected to host new US-Iran talks on July 11, focusing on sanctions, frozen assets, and Iran's nuclear program.
- Israeli attacks continue in southern Lebanon and Gaza.
Millions of mourners gathered in Tehran for funeral prayers for the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with ceremonies entering their second day. Many carried red banners and chanted slogans including 'death to America,' 'death to Israel,' and 'revenge, revenge.' Iranian state media reported that Khamenei’s coffin and those of slain family members were moved to a designated site following the prayers. Tehran Metro recorded more than seven million passenger trips linked to funeral events as crowds continued to arrive from across Iran. Delegations from more than 100 countries attended the ceremonies, making it one of the largest international gatherings hosted by Iran in recent years. US President Donald Trump indicated that Washington and Tehran are taking a temporary pause in negotiations until the funeral proceedings conclude, while insisting diplomacy would continue afterwards. Trump also indicated he expects to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House next week. Reports suggest Pakistan could host a new round of US-Iran talks after the funeral ceremonies end, focusing on sanctions, frozen assets, and Iran's nuclear program. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi stated that the Strait of Hormuz is not a military arena for outside powers. Israeli attacks continued in southern Lebanon and Gaza, while Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan warned against efforts to undermine the US-Iran memorandum of understanding.