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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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US-Iran MoU Implementation Begins as Israel Hardens Lebanon Stance and EU Ties Fray (Jun 18, 1613 UTC, 1913 Israel) (Evening Edition)
The US-Iran memorandum of understanding entered its 60-day implementation window, with the IAEA offering technical assistance and Hormuz traffic yet to resume. Israel and Iran hardened positions on Lebanon withdrawal, risking the deal, while Foreign Minister Sa'ar severed contact with EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas over an alleged apartheid comparison. Three Hezbollah operatives were treated at an Israeli hospital, and the IDF published an updated map of its security zone in southern Lebanon.