Iran is completing final preparations in Tehran for the state funeral of its late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a U.S.-Israel airstrike on February 28. The ceremony will begin Saturday at the Grand Mosalla complex, where his body will lie in state for public tribute. Workers are finalizing decorations and security arrangements, while authorities have declared public holidays and restricted traffic across central Tehran.

According to officials, between 15 and 20 million people are expected to attend, making it the largest state funeral in Iran’s history. A separate event for foreign dignitaries will be held Friday, with representatives from about 30 countries expected. Iran’s foreign ministry said no formal invitations were sent to European nations, criticizing their stance on the U.S.-Israel war. The ceremony coincides with six months of nationwide protests over rising living costs.

After the Tehran events, Khamenei’s body will be taken to Iraq’s holy cities of Najaf and Karbala before burial on July 9 in Mashhad. It remains unclear whether his son and successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, will attend the main ceremony.

Ali Akbar Dareini, a researcher at Iran’s Center for Strategic Studies, has accused the United States of not faithfully implementing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the two countries. In an interview with Al Jazeera, he stated that the MoU required the U.S. to release Iran’s frozen assets without any conditions, but Washington has not fulfilled that obligation.

Dareini explained that the MoU was designed to be implemented in two phases: the first aimed at building mutual trust and the second focused on advancing toward a final agreement. He alleged that the U.S. had already failed to meet its responsibilities under the MoU, potentially hindering future negotiations. According to him, the first article of the MoU included a U.S. commitment to halt all military operations on behalf of itself and Israel, but the U.S. later made a separate deal with Israel and Lebanon, contradicting the MoU.

Dareini further claimed that the U.S. continues to hold Iran’s funds illegally as leverage. The report noted that the U.S. has not yet issued any response to these allegations.

Bangladesh National Parliament Speaker and freedom fighter Major (Retd.) Hafiz Uddin Ahmed will travel to Iran to attend the funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He is scheduled to depart from Dhaka on July 2 to represent the Bangladesh government and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the state ceremony in Tehran.

According to BNP media cell member Shayrul Kabir Khan, the official mourning events for Ayatollah Khamenei will take place from July 4 to 9 across Tehran, Qom, and Mashhad. Several other members of the Bangladesh Parliament are also expected to attend the funeral on their own initiative. Iranian authorities anticipate that around 20 million people will gather for the funeral and burial ceremonies.

The formal proceedings are set to begin in Tehran and Qom on July 4, with the burial scheduled for July 9 in Mashhad, Khamenei’s birthplace in northeastern Iran, according to Mehr News Agency reports cited in the source.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Bagher Ghalibaf announced that Tehran has begun to see results from its recently signed memorandum of understanding with the United States. He stated that in less than two weeks since the lifting of sanctions, Iran exported 40 million barrels of oil. Ghalibaf shared this information in an interview with state media, describing the development as a sign of the agreement’s effectiveness.

According to Ghalibaf, under the memorandum’s fourth clause, the United States was required to begin lifting sanctions immediately after signing and complete the process within 30 days. However, the sanctions were removed well before the deadline, which he described as a diplomatic success for Iran. He characterized the outcome as proof of both Iran’s military and diplomatic strength.

Ghalibaf also emphasized that Iran considers the Strait of Hormuz a key strategic asset and will not retreat from its sovereign rights over the waterway. He clarified that the memorandum only temporarily exempts the United States from paying maritime service fees in the strait, without altering Iran’s sovereignty stance.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has reaffirmed that Iran will not relinquish its sovereign rights over the Strait of Hormuz, describing the waterway as one of the country’s main strategic assets. In a televised interview on Tuesday, Ghalibaf said that a recently signed memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States only temporarily exempts maritime service fees in the strait, without altering Iran’s sovereignty stance.

He emphasized that the strait lies within Iran’s regional waters and that the country will never retreat from this position under any circumstances. Ghalibaf referred to the waterway as a divine gift granted during wartime and a key instrument of Iran’s power.

The speaker also reiterated that Iran will not abandon its nuclear rights, asserting that uranium enrichment remains a legitimate and inalienable right of the nation.

A majority of commercial vessels heading to India are switching off their tracking systems while crossing the Strait of Hormuz to avoid potential Iranian attacks, according to maritime data. Intelligence firm Kpler reported that about 62 percent of tankers and cargo ships traveling from the Persian Gulf to India between May 1 and June 25 went dark by disabling their Automatic Identification System (AIS) transponders. Ships flying flags of Western-allied or Iran-adversarial nations face higher risks and are mainly using the Oman-controlled corridor, which is supported by the United States and Oman but not recognized by Iran.

The data showed that 73 India-bound ships crossed the strait during the period, with 45 concealing their identity. Only four carried the Indian flag, two of which hid their route information. Vessels registered in Panama, Liberia, the UAE, and the Marshall Islands also turned off their transponders. The security situation has worsened since late February, with Iran frequently changing navigation rules and incidents of attacks near Iranian-controlled waters.

Despite temporary U.S.- and IMO-backed escort operations, ships continue to travel with transponders off, reflecting persistent insecurity in the region.

Iran and Oman have reached a general understanding on toll collection in the Strait of Hormuz following the first meeting of their joint committee. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi confirmed the agreement, stating that Oman, as a sovereign coastal state, supports the arrangement and believes fees should be charged for services provided. A technical committee will be formed, and experts are expected to prepare a draft within seven to eight days and hold a special meeting to discuss navigation routes.

The future of the strait has been a major point of contention between Iran and the United States. Tehran, in coordination with Oman, seeks to impose a new service fee, while Washington opposes any form of toll collection. Oman’s position had been unclear, as the two countries recently announced they were reviewing management costs of the strait.

Oman later clarified that it had no plan to impose a transit fee and instead launched a temporary UN-coordinated maritime corridor near its coast. In response, Iran attacked ships using that route and reiterated that only routes along its own coastline are authorized.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced that the country will recover six billion dollars in previously frozen assets following a recent ceasefire agreement. He said the funds, held in Qatar, are part of a total of twelve billion dollars belonging to Iran. The release of the remaining portion is under ongoing negotiation. Pezeshkian described the lifting of oil and petrochemical sanctions as a major victory for the Iranian people.

During a visit to Qom, Pezeshkian met with Grand Ayatollah Shobeiri Zanjani and praised the resilience of the Iranian nation during the war. He noted that despite the loss of leaders, ministers, commanders, elites, and students, the people, armed forces, and government stood united to defend the country. According to him, the Iranian people thwarted all attempts by the United States and Israel to destabilize Iran.

Pezeshkian added that the United States ultimately compelled Israel to accept the ceasefire agreement, marking a diplomatic success for Iran.

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, met with Oman’s Deputy Foreign Minister Abdul Aziz Al-Hinai in Muscat to discuss the management of the Strait of Hormuz. The meeting focused on cooperation within the framework of Article 5 of the ‘Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding’ and the sovereign rights of coastal states.

According to Gharibabadi’s post on social media platform X, the discussions addressed the removal of technical and military obstacles and the deactivation of mines within 30 days, as outlined in the memorandum. The memorandum also calls for Iran to engage with other Persian Gulf coastal states, in coordination with Oman, to determine future administration and maritime services in the Strait of Hormuz.

The talks are intended to align with applicable international law and respect the sovereign rights of the coastal states bordering the strategic waterway.

Iran’s senior adviser to the Supreme Leader, Ali Akbar Velayati, has issued a strong warning to Bahrain, saying Tehran will launch harsher attacks if provoked. He urged Bahrain’s people to recognize their limits and avoid forcing Iran into taking severe action.

According to the report, Iran carried out strikes on a US naval base in Bahrain on Friday and Saturday in retaliation for American attacks. Tehran claimed that the United States used Bahraini military bases to launch assaults on Iran. Bahrain, however, denied the allegation and condemned the Iranian strikes, calling them a violation of its sovereignty.

The exchange of accusations has heightened tensions between Tehran and Manama, with both sides asserting conflicting narratives about the recent military actions.

Iran has been eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite remaining unbeaten in all three group-stage matches. The team, led by coach Amir Ghalenoei, faced a series of off-field challenges including visa denials for officials, disrupted training plans, and severe travel restrictions. They arrived at one match venue only 16 hours before kickoff, yet FIFA made no formal protest. Two of Iran’s goals were disallowed by VAR, including a controversial stoppage-time strike against Egypt that could have changed group standings.

FIFA’s earlier commitment to ensure equal access for all teams was questioned after its president, Gianni Infantino, said the organization was “not the king of the world.” Many observers viewed this as a moral failure to guarantee fairness. Iran’s elimination was sealed when Austria and Algeria drew 3–3, leaving Iran out of the knockout stage despite three draws.

In their farewell message, Iran’s players emphasized peace, coexistence, and respect, rejecting anger despite adversity. Captain Mehdi Taremi and coach Ghalenoei both called for keeping politics out of football and ensuring no team faces such institutional bias again.

A senior U.S. official has confirmed that the United States and Iran have agreed to stop attacks against each other, according to a report by Axios. The report states that representatives from both countries are scheduled to meet next Tuesday in Doha, the capital of Qatar, to resolve disputes over the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, a key route for Middle Eastern oil transport.

Another U.S. official told Al Arabiya that technical-level discussions between the two nations are proceeding as planned and have not been canceled, with meetings expected to take place within the next few days. However, Mehdi Fazayeli, a member of the office responsible for preservation and publication of the works of Iran’s Supreme Leader, said on state television that Iran did not participate in the scheduled technical talks on Sunday due to recent attacks and the United States’ failure to meet conditions outlined in a memorandum of understanding.

Fazayeli explained that one of the conditions was ensuring Iran’s access to its blocked funds, and without such access, the condition could not be considered fulfilled.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for destroying eight United States military installations located in Kuwait and Bahrain. According to Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB, the attacks were carried out using ballistic missiles and drones. The IRGC stated that the strikes were launched in retaliation for recent US attacks on Iranian facilities in Sirik and Qeshm.

The report also noted that Iran did not participate in a scheduled technical meeting with the United States on Sunday. Iranian officials cited recent US attacks and Washington’s alleged failure to fulfill commitments under a memorandum of understanding as reasons for Tehran’s withdrawal from the talks. Mehdi Fazayeli, a member of the office responsible for preserving and publishing the works of Iran’s Supreme Leader, confirmed this position in remarks to state television.

The developments mark a further escalation in tensions between Tehran and Washington, with both sides trading accusations and military actions in the region.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has called for the prosecution of Israeli and US leaders for alleged war crimes. In a statement posted on social media platform X, he said that ensuring justice for crimes committed against Iran during 2025–26 is now one of the country’s top legal and judicial priorities. He accused international powers of violating international law and highlighted civilian casualties and attacks on medical centers in Minab and Lamerd as examples of war crimes.

Khamenei also referred to the assassination of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as one of thousands of significant legal cases that require justice. He claimed that the “arrogant” and “Zionist-American” leaders’ public statements amount to admissions of guilt. According to him, investigations into crimes committed during two rounds of war have already been assigned to relevant authorities.

He added that these investigations are expected to help prevent similar incidents in the future, underscoring Iran’s intent to pursue both domestic and international legal action.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that the Strait of Hormuz will remain under Iran’s exclusive control for the next 30 days. Speaking at a press conference in Baghdad, he said the waterway is currently under Iran’s full supervision and management, and its full use will begin once all obstacles are removed.

Araghchi stated that he had informed Iraq’s foreign minister about the outcomes of the war imposed on Iran and the progress of the memorandum of understanding signed between Iran and the United States. He emphasized that the responsibility for the strait lies solely with the Islamic Republic of Iran, with no role for any other state or party.

He warned that any interference or unilateral action would worsen the situation and delay the reopening process of the strait. The statement was reported by Al Jazeera, highlighting Iran’s assertion of authority over a key maritime route.