Trump says US is ‘low-keying it’ with Iran, stresses economic pain
The U.S. has redirected 55 commercial vessels and disabled others to enforce a blockade that has left Iran's primary oil terminal basically dark.
The U.S. has redirected 55 commercial vessels and disabled others to enforce a blockade that has left Iran's primary oil terminal basically dark.
Military skirmishes and conflicting interpretations of the Islamabad Memorandum have stalled peace efforts in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian leader Mojtaba Khamenei has vowed revenge against the U.S. following recent military strikes.
President Trump declared the ceasefire over following Iranian attacks on commercial tankers and a subsequent U.S. bombing campaign. Indirect diplomatic talks remain ongoing through mediators in Qatar and Oman.
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.
Key Iranian officials gathered for the state funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, even as the new Supreme Leader continues to avoid public view.
During state funeral proceedings for the late Supreme Leader, crowds and a featured poet demanded the death of Donald Trump. The event highlights ongoing internal divisions and the conspicuous absence of successor Mojtaba Khamenei.
Tehran has launched state funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei to project national unity and resilience following his death in February 2026.
Millions have converged on Tehran for the six-day funeral ceremonies honoring the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The procession includes stops in Iraq and marks a high-stakes transition for the Islamic Republic.