Iranian Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Baqer Galibaf stated that Tehran will not recognize Israel. He made the remarks during a meeting with Hamas leader Mohammad Darwish, who visited Iran to attend the funeral of Supreme Leader Khamenei. Galibaf acknowledged that while a memorandum of understanding exists, deep disagreements remain between Iran and the United States. He emphasized that implementing the memorandum is difficult but not impossible.

Galibaf reiterated that Iran has no peaceful relations with the United States and will continue to support Muslim nations and allied groups in line with the Supreme Leader’s directives. He stressed that discussions should lead to tangible results rather than dialogue for its own sake.

According to Galibaf, Muslim countries now realize that cooperation with the United States and Israel does not guarantee security. His comments reflect Tehran’s continued resistance to normalization with Israel and its commitment to regional alliances.

Iran’s Chief Justice Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejei has pledged to identify and punish those responsible for the assassination of Islamic Revolution leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Speaking at a book launch in Tehran about Iran’s new leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, Ejei said the perpetrators would be found and justice ensured.

He stated that for more than four months, Iranians of all ages have mourned their slain leader and raised the flag of vengeance. Ejei accused the United States and Israel of committing crimes against the Iranian nation and said they must pay a heavy price. He cited the Geneva Conventions and related protocols as containing clear provisions regarding war criminals.

Ejei added that Iran would continue to strengthen the axis of resistance with determination and support any movement opposing American and “Zionist” oppressors. He also said Iran supports all neighboring countries as long as they do not act on behalf of its enemies.

Hojjatoleslam wal Muslimin Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei has been reappointed as the Chief of the Judiciary of Iran. The country’s Supreme Leader, Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, made the appointment under Article 157 of the Iranian Constitution through a decree issued on Sunday, according to the Mehr News Agency.

In the decree, Khamenei expressed gratitude to Ejei for his service as head of the judiciary and recalled both the late leader and his own emphasis on implementing the judiciary’s development plan. He voiced hope that through the collective and determined efforts of the judiciary’s leadership, officials, and judges, the Iranian people would receive improved judicial services.

The reappointment underscores continuity in Iran’s judicial leadership and signals an ongoing focus on institutional development within the judiciary, as highlighted in the Supreme Leader’s message.

Millions of Iranians gathered in Tehran on Monday for the funeral and mourning rally of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a joint U.S.-Israeli attack on February 28. The procession began early in the morning at the Grand Mosalla religious complex, where Khamenei’s body had been kept for two days for public tribute. His coffin was later brought to Freedom Square as mourners, dressed in black and carrying red flags symbolizing revenge, vowed to avenge his death.

State media IRIB described the gathering as one of the largest in modern history, with streets of Tehran overflowing with mourners. The funeral followed days of national mourning that began on Friday, attended by foreign dignitaries. Security was tightened across the capital amid warnings of overcrowding. Khamenei’s son and current Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei did not attend due to security threats from Israel.

The funeral procession will continue through Qom and Iraq before Khamenei’s burial in Mashhad on Thursday. Iranian authorities view the massive turnout as a message of strength and resistance following the recent war with the United States and Israel.

The coffin of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was taken to Tehran’s Freedom Square on Monday, following a large funeral prayer held the previous day at the city’s Grand Mosalla mosque. According to Al Jazeera, millions of Iranians gathered around the coffins of Khamenei and his family members to pay their final respects, with mourners arriving from across the country.

The report described the ceremonies as more than expressions of grief, portraying them as demonstrations of national unity and institutional continuity after Khamenei’s assassination. Iranian leadership sought to signal that, despite his death, the state institutions he built remain intact and the transfer of power is proceeding smoothly. Khamenei’s son, Mojtaba Khamenei, has succeeded him as Supreme Leader but has not yet appeared publicly.

The coffin will next be taken to Qom on July 7, then to Iraq’s Karbala and Najaf on July 8, and finally to Mashhad on July 9 for burial, marking the conclusion of the state mourning process.

Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, son and successor of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has not appeared in public since the February U.S.-Israeli airstrike that killed his father. Despite a six-day state funeral underway in Tehran, he has been absent from the ceremonies. Iranian state media, citing officials, reported that he was kept away due to severe security risks and ongoing assassination threats from Israel.

Reports indicate that Mojtaba was seriously injured in the same attack that killed his father, which also claimed the lives of four family members, including his wife, sister, brother-in-law, and a 14-month-old niece. Although unseen, state media have released several of his written statements and directives, suggesting he continues to control state affairs from hiding.

In messages dated June 18 and June 28, Mojtaba approved a bilateral memorandum with the U.S. while calling for accountability for his father’s killing. Analysts believe he is operating from a highly secure and undisclosed location, overseeing Iran’s political and military decisions remotely.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf met with the head of Hamas’s advisory Shura Council on the sidelines of the funeral of Iran’s former supreme leader, according to state media IRNA. During the meeting, Ghalibaf emphasized the importance of using diplomacy to preserve military achievements and strengthen Iran’s position in the Middle East.

He stated that diplomatic processes should be supported by strong defense capabilities to ensure lasting success. Addressing ongoing talks with the United States, Ghalibaf said Iran has insisted that any agreement must include provisions safeguarding regional countries’ territorial integrity and halting military actions against Iran’s allies.

The meeting highlights Tehran’s continued engagement with regional allies amid sensitive diplomatic negotiations and efforts to balance military and political strategies in the region.

Following the ceasefire agreement signed last month at France’s Versailles Palace between US President Donald Trump and Iran, analysts say a new geopolitical reality is emerging in the Middle East. The death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a joint US-Israeli strike ended decades of leadership, bringing his 56-year-old successor Mojtaba Khamenei and a younger generation of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps–aligned leaders to power.

Experts note that Iran, once seen as weakened by sanctions and regional setbacks, managed to maintain its position through military resilience, prompting Gulf states to reconsider reliance on US security guarantees. The new leadership is prioritizing state survival over ideology, engaging in talks with Washington while maintaining a firm stance. Domestically, modest social relaxations—such as easing hijab enforcement and limited alcohol tolerance—suggest efforts to rebuild public trust.

The ceasefire has led to temporary sanctions relief, allowing Iran to export oil for 60 days and raising prospects for asset unfreezing and reconstruction funding. However, uncertainties remain over financing and whether the fragile peace will hold amid unresolved nuclear and regional tensions.

Iran has reopened Bandar Abbas International Airport in the country’s south after a four-month closure caused by damage from a joint US-Israel airstrike. According to Fars News Agency, commercial flights resumed on Saturday afternoon when a passenger aircraft from Mashhad landed at the airport, marking the restart of operations.

Bandar Abbas, the capital of Hormozgan Province, lies on the strategic Strait of Hormuz, about one thousand kilometers south of Tehran. The airport had been closed for repairs and reconstruction following the bombing that left it damaged.

Iranian authorities said that regular flights connecting Tehran, Shiraz, and Yazd will gradually resume over the coming days, restoring full domestic connectivity through the southern hub.

Six commercial vessels changed their planned routes in the Strait of Hormuz due to patrols by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, according to maritime intelligence firm Windward. The ships were originally scheduled to pass through the Omani corridor but diverted to alternative routes following the IRGC’s presence in the area.

Windward reported that two of the ships moved toward Iran, while the remaining four returned deeper into the Gulf region. The IRGC naval units have been issuing radio warnings to vessels navigating outside the routes Iran designates as ‘safe.’ These warnings are part of the IRGC’s ongoing patrol operations in the strategic waterway.

The report highlights increased monitoring and control by Iranian forces over maritime movements in the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping passage. The situation underscores heightened caution among commercial operators transiting the area.

Tehran’s Applied Science and Technology University professor Mostafa Khoshcheshm told Al Jazeera that Iran will not be deceived by any potential memorandum of understanding or negotiations with the United States and Israel. He stated that the large turnout at the funeral of Iran’s Supreme Leader sent a clear message that Iranians remain aware of ongoing hostility from those nations.

Khoshcheshm emphasized that regardless of whether a nuclear agreement is reached in the coming weeks or months, Iranians expect continued hostile actions against their country. He described these as hybrid warfare tactics, including economic pressure, sanctions, cyberattacks, soft warfare, assassinations, sabotage, and possibly military strikes by the United States and Israel.

He added that the mass participation in the funeral demonstrated the Iranian people’s support for their government and their commitment to the goals and policies declared by the Supreme Leader.

Iran transformed the mourning ceremony for its late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei into a significant diplomatic event, using Quranic recitations instead of political speeches. The ceremony, held in Tehran, featured verses chosen to convey symbolic political and spiritual messages to the international audience present.

Bangladesh’s National Parliament Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed, Bir Bikram, attended the event, where he was recited verse 23 from Surah Al-Ahzab. Leaders from an 11-party alliance were recited verses 169–170 from Surah Al-Imran. Each verse carried themes of faith, sacrifice, and steadfastness, reflecting the ceremony’s solemn tone.

According to the report, the verses recited for the Bangladeshi delegation symbolically honored the martyrs of the July Revolution of 2024, recognizing their sacrifice against oppression. Through this spiritual gesture, Iran extended an implicit acknowledgment of those who gave their lives in that struggle, elevating their memory on an international stage.

Brigadier General Ahmad Vahidi, the commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), appeared in public for the first time in a long period. He attended the funeral of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at a mosque in Tehran on Sunday morning, according to Iranian officials.

Officials said that during the early stages of the war, former IRGC chief Major General Mohammad Pakpour was killed in a joint attack by the United States and Israel. Following his death, General Vahidi was appointed as the new commander of the Revolutionary Guard. Since assuming this position, he has rarely been seen in public.

Iran’s state news agency IRNA released a video showing General Vahidi wearing a black cap while participating in the funeral ceremony.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi held separate meetings in Tehran with delegations from Hamas and Hezbollah, where warnings were issued about teaching Israel a lesson. The meetings took place on Saturday in the Iranian capital, coinciding with the delegations’ visit to attend the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran’s Foreign Ministry confirmed the discussions in an official statement.

The Hamas delegation, led by Leadership Council head Mohammad Darwish, expressed condolences over Khamenei’s death and briefed Aragchi on the situation in Gaza and the West Bank. Darwish praised Iran’s longstanding support for Palestine and congratulated Tehran on its military and diplomatic achievements amid ongoing conflict. In a separate meeting, Hezbollah’s senior political official and former Lebanese MP Mohammad Fneish conveyed condolences on behalf of Secretary-General Naim Qassem and commended Iran’s role during recent hostilities with the United States and Israel.

Aragchi thanked both delegations, reaffirmed Iran’s support for an independent Palestinian state, and praised Hezbollah’s resistance. He also paid tribute to late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and said Iran would continue efforts to maintain the ceasefire in Lebanon.

Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev stated that Iran possesses a 'backup weapon' that could also be used in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. He described Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz as a tool as powerful as nuclear weapons. Medvedev warned that renewed large-scale conflict in the region could disrupt shipping through these vital maritime routes but expressed hope that the situation would not escalate that far.

The Bab al-Mandeb Strait, located between Yemen, Djibouti, and Eritrea, connects the Arabian Sea to the Red Sea and the Suez Canal, making it a key global trade route. Medvedev’s remarks come after Yemen’s Houthi rebels previously threatened to close the Bab al-Mandeb passage. He also sharply criticized recent U.S. attacks on Iran, calling them unprovoked and a violation of international law, noting that Iran posed no threat while negotiations were ongoing.

Medvedev urged all parties seeking to inflame conflict in the Middle East to consider the potential consequences of disrupting these strategic waterways.