New Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has pledged retaliation for the airstrike killing of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, further straining ties with the US.

Washington has demanded that Iran guarantee open international transit through the Strait of Hormuz following the collapse of an interim ceasefire. This comes as military strikes and regional hostilities continue to escalate.

U.S. and Iranian envoys are engaging in indirect diplomatic talks following an intense exchange of military strikes and the revocation of oil waivers. The negotiations continue as tensions remain high over maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz.

Following U.S. strikes on Iranian military infrastructure, Iran launched retaliatory missile and drone operations against U.S. installations in the region.

Tehran has launched state funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to project national unity and resilience following his death in February 2026.

Indirect diplomatic negotiations between the US and Iran have entered a hiatus for funeral ceremonies of the former supreme leader. The pause occurs amid high tensions and disputes over the Strait of Hormuz.

Regional tensions have escalated as Iran targets U.S.-allied nations in response to American airstrikes, threatening the survival of a fragile ceasefire.

The United States launched a second day of strikes against Iranian military infrastructure following a drone attack on a tanker and subsequent IRGC retaliation. The exchange marks a significant breakdown of a 14-point memorandum of understanding signed on 17 June.