Iran’s supreme leader, Ruhi Hosseini Khamenei, has led Iran since 1989, directing domestic policy, foreign strategy, and the state’s clerical-secular balance.
Franco-Iranian graphic novelist Marjane Satrapi has died aged 56 after the death of her husband, Mattias Ripa. Relations and cultural figures have paid tribute, with Macron praising Satrapi as a universal voice who transformed an Iranian childhood into a global story. The reporting highlights Persepolis and Satrapi’s influence on countering stereotypes about Iran while noting her activism and anti-regime stance.
The US Treasury has directed a team to assess costs of damage Iran has inflicted on Gulf allies and is considering using Iranian assets to fund repairs, a source has told Reuters and other outlets. The move has prompted protests from Iran, which has warned any seizure would be "a new internationally wrongful act."
Iran has launched missiles at Israel in retaliation for strikes on Beirut, triggering Israeli airstrikes across Iran. The exchange marks the latest escalation in a conflict linked to the US-Israel war on Iran, with attacks hitting Lebanon, Tehran, and northern Israel as political and military leaders warn of broader consequences.
A deal between the United States and Iran aims to end the wider Middle East war and could include Lebanon. Rumors of a breakthrough surface as Israeli strikes persist and displacement remains widespread in southern Lebanon.
The United States and Iran have reached a memorandum of understanding that has declared an immediate, permanent end to military operations on all fronts, including in Lebanon, and will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and lift the U.S. naval blockade. Leaders have scheduled a formal signing in Switzerland for 19 June and will begin technical talks over a final agreement.
Ashoura ceremonies proceed across Lebanon and Iran amid ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, with mourners reflecting on Karbala’s tragedy while areas hit by fighting and ceasefire talks shape observances.
The IAEA has called for a robust verification system and full access to Iran's nuclear sites as part of ongoing talks to end the regional war, following a resumed dialogue between Tehran and Washington and a push for inspections to proceed alongside a broader ceasefire.
The Iran war has continued with the regime maintaining control despite international pressure. Diaspora protests on American soil and crackdowns on religious minorities signal a protracted crisis. Analysts say Tehran’s leadership remains intact while Western actors reassess their strategy and sanctions relief is debated amid reconstruction plans.
The latest reporting shows Iran and the United States engaging in limited discussions in Doha over the implementation of a cease-fire memorandum and the release of frozen assets, while clashes in the Strait of Hormuz continue to raise concerns about a broader deal. Oil markets edge higher as talks proceed.
The deal to access Iranian frozen funds via a US-controlled mechanism is evolving. Washington has proposed incremental payouts while Tehran demands autonomy over the funds, with Qatar hosting discussions and envoys in play. The White House seeks to delay broader commitments as lawmakers scrutinise costs and oversight.
The United States and Iran have not yet agreed to direct talks, with delegations set to travel to Qatar to discuss an interim framework while Iranian funeral ceremonies for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei proceed. Washington and Tehran remain at odds over the Hormuz Strait, uranium enrichment, and sanctions, as mediators urge progress within a two-month window.
Israel maintains a security zone in southern Lebanon while pressuring Hezbollah to disarm. Netanyahu says Israel will stay until the threat is eliminated, amid a new framework with Lebanon and ongoing US talks with Iran. The situation has hardened, with Israeli forces showing a long-term posture and Hezbollah resisting demilitarisation.
The Navy has named the crew member lost after an MH-60S Sea Hawk crash in the Arabian Sea as the search continues for the remaining missing aircrew. Three crew members have been rescued and are in stable condition aboard the USS George H.W. Bush. The incident is under investigation and authorities say hostile action is not suspected.
Indirect talks mediated by Qatar and Pakistan are pressing to implement the Islamabad Memorandum and to restart shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Officials say progress is being made, with a monitoring channel set to report violations, and discussions on how part of Iran’s frozen assets could be used to purchase needed goods.
The Arista, a container ship linked to Iran via a false Comoros flag, has been stuck in the Strait of Hormuz for months. Sanctions tied to an oil-smuggling network connected to-advisor Shamkhani are in focus as Tehran asserts control over the strait amid ongoing Western actions in the region.
Coalition spokesperson has said the group’s threats to Saudi Arabia are an attempt to divert attention from Yemen’s humanitarian crisis. The United Nations and regional partners are urged to move from condemnation to deterrence as tensions rise around shipping routes in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab.
Authorities have mobilised for a three-day state funeral for Ali Khamenei, with millions expected to attend. Tehran lies in a hush as shops close and airspace tightens. The funeral will travel to Najaf, Karbala and Mashhad, with a Saudi-led war context looming over the proceedings.
Iran is coordinating a multi-city funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with Mojtaba Khamenei absent from public view. State media show three sons near the coffins as crowds gather, while officials plan mass processions to Qom, Najaf, Karbala and Mashhad amid a fragile ceasefire and renewed tensions with the US and Israel.
Mourners are gathering in Tehran for the state funeral of Iran’s former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran has organised a week of public ceremonies across cities and in neighboring Iraq, as the regime frames the event as a referendum on its rule while warning against external interference.
Yemen’s internationally recognised government and Houthi forces are mobilising along multiple fronts amid renewed clashes near Hodeidah. Reports confirm deadly exchanges in Jabal Dabbas and Hays district, with a sharpened U.N.-brokered truce under pressure. The government has reinforced positions on the western coast while the Houthis threaten airports and shipping routes in the Red Sea.
Khamenei’s funeral ceremonies unfold across Mashhad, Tehran and beyond as Iran’s leadership figures gather for a six‑day event. Mojtaba Khamenei remains absent, fueling questions about his health and authority as regional leaders project unity amid ongoing conflict with the US and Israel.
The US and Iran have exchanged fresh strikes this weekend and on Monday, reversing a recent interim ceasefire and re‑opening doubt over control of the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump has declared the ceasefire "over," ordered further strikes and revoked a temporary oil waiver. Oil has jumped into the high $70s–$80s and global markets have fallen.
Across US politics, support for Israel is waning amid calls to reassess military aid; Democrats and Republicans are rethinking the framework, with prominent voices urging a recalibration of aid and diplomacy.
The United States has intensified strikes on Iranian targets to protect shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, while Iran has responded with missile and drone actions. Attacks target coastal bases, railways, and port facilities across Iran and nearby states, signaling a rapid intensification of a wider confrontation.
The US has carried out repeated air and naval strikes across Iran to degrade Tehran's ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has responded with missile and drone attacks on US bases and Gulf allies, and the IRGC has warned civilians near US forces to stay away; the exchanges have closed much of the strait and pushed oil prices higher.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint as US strikes and Iranian responses escalate. Iran has closed the strait, while the US reimposes a blockade and hits multiple targets. Attacks on commercial vessels have continued, driving up global energy costs and threatening negotiations under the ongoing ceasefire.
Khamenei’s coffin nears final burial after a week of funeral ceremonies spanning Iran and Iraq. Najaf and Karbala host large processions; Iran’s deadly regional posture and ties with Iraq underscore the regional flare. The burial will conclude in Mashhad.
President Trump has begun flying a $400m Boeing 747-8 donated by Qatar but used an older Air Force One during a July NATO trip after officials raised security concerns. The administration has launched a leak probe led by the FBI director and White House chief of staff; The New York Times reporters were subpoenaed as investigators sought sources about the jet's defensive capabilities.
Khamenei’s burial in Mashhad closes a week of state-led mourning and public displays amid renewed clashes between the US and Iran. Mojtaba Khamenei remains out of public view after his father’s death, and security measures center on limiting exposure as regional tensions intensify.
The United States has escalated strikes against Iran, while Iran and its IRGC retaliate with missiles and drones targeting Gulf bases and shipping. The renewed hostilities threaten global energy flows as both sides threaten further action and diplomatic talks remain fragile. The Strait of Hormuz remains central to the crisis.
The US president has warned Iran of decimation if it acts on threats to target him, while tensions spike over the Strait of Hormuz. Mediators are pressing for renewed talks as both sides escalate rhetoric amid a fragile truce and international mediation efforts.
The latest developments show Iran vows revenge for the killing of its former leader’s son, while the Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint as regional powers seek to manage navigation and diplomacy amid ongoing Israeli and American actions.
The UK has designated Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the Islamic Movement of the Companions of the Right (IMCR) and Russia’s GRU Volunteer Corps as national security threats. Ministers have said the measures will criminalise support, broaden policing powers and enable prosecutions; Parliament must approve the regulations this week.
Yemen's Houthi movement has declared an immediate maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia, saying it will close the Bab al‑Mandab to Saudi vessels in retaliation for a reported Saudi blockade of Houthi ports and last week's strikes on Sanaa airport. The announcement has raised fears of renewed attacks on Red Sea shipping and wider disruption to oil routes that already bypass the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump Media & Technology has unveiled Truth API, a paid low‑latency feed that will deliver real‑time posts from the platform’s top 10 accounts from Aug. 1. Executives discussed charging institutional customers up to $100,000 a month (or $60,000 on three‑year deals). Lawmakers, regulators and market participants have warned it will let traders profit from presidential posts and raise conflict‑of‑interest and market‑manipulation concerns.
The conflict between the US and Iran has intensified after a fragile ceasefire collapsed. US and partner forces have conducted strikes against Iranian targets, while Iran has retaliated with attacks on US bases and allied facilities. Two US service members have been killed in Jordan, with others wounded or missing amid ongoing missile and drone exchanges.
Drones and missiles target Saudi energy infrastructure amid a broader surge in US-Iran hostilities. Riyadh says the attacks were launched from Iraqi territory by Iran-backed militias; Iraqi authorities condemn the strikes while Yemen’s Houthis claim to have attacked Saudi shipping. The lull in fighting is punctuated by new strikes across the region as mediators push for talks.
The Iran-aligned Houthis have declared an immediate maritime embargo against Saudi ships at Bab el-Mandeb, citing what they call an oppressive siege on Yemen. The move threatens Red Sea navigation and Saudi oil exports, as ships reroute and insurers weigh risks. The threat comes amid rising regional tensions and recent attacks along major shipping routes.
Lebanon, Israel, and the United States have established pilot zones in southern Lebanon as part of a framework to manage sovereignty, security, and Hezbollah disarmament. The Lebanese armed forces will clear zones of Hezbollah weapons as Israel withdraws, with verification ongoing and potential expansion dependent on security progress.
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have intensified as US and Iranian strikes resume, targeting military and shipping assets across Iran, Kuwait, Jordan and Bahrain. Iran claims attacks on US bases and allied facilities; CENTCOM reports strikes aimed at degrading Iran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping. Oil markets react to the disruption.
A Buffalo jury has found Hadi Matar guilty on all counts in a federal terrorism case stemming from the 2022 stabbing of Salman Rushdie during a talk on writers’ safety. Matar already faces a 25-year state sentence for the August 2022 attack; the federal verdict could carry a life term. Prosecutors say the act was motivated by Iran’s fatwa against Rushdie and Hezbollah ties, while the defense questions Matar’s state of mind.
The reports indicate IRGC commanders and equipment have been transferred to Yemen on July 13 to bolster Houthi capabilities, with potential implications for Red Sea shipping and regional security.
Xbox reports an outage lasting about 20 hours, affecting sign-ins and game launches. CTO Scott Van Vliet apologises and says a licensing service failure caused entitlement checks to fail. Microsoft will harden dependencies and roll out a fix to prevent future disruptions, amid renewed worries about a digital-only future in gaming.
A series of developments shows Kyiv gaining renewed support from some Trump-aligned figures, including Laura Loomer, who has visited Kyiv and publicly reversed years of anti-Ukraine commentary. Zelenskiy has met Loomer and signaled closer alignment with Washington as Russia intensifies its missile campaign and U.S. politics realign around Ukraine.
The Iran-aligned Houthis have declared a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia, with talks of charging fees for traffic through Bab el-Mandeb. Chinese ships would be exempt. International navies face stretched capacity as Gulf trade risks grow.
The US has completed a two-hour "heavy wave" of strikes across Iran, hitting Revolutionary Guard command centres, missile and drone facilities and coastal surveillance sites after Tehran fired ballistic missiles at US forces. Iran has launched retaliatory drone and missile strikes on US assets and allied facilities in the region; Jordan reported intercepting missiles with no casualties.
The latest published pieces show a widening strike pattern across the Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and nearby states. Tehran’s campaign targets civilian and strategic assets, while Gulf and U.S.-backed defenses intercept most threats. Diplomatic channels persist even as attacks resume, hinging on a broader security architecture rather than a single guarantee.
The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement binds Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan to mutual defence and deterrence. Signed August 7, it marks a shift toward regional security coordination as US involvement in the Middle East becomes more constrained, with analysts noting the pact may empower regional partners without fully replacing Washington’s role.
The Guardian, Independent and BBC report Trump has overseen a security maneuver after reports of a heightened Iranian threat. The White House has not confirmed details, but officials describe increased protective measures and a temporary relocation using decoy assets to prevent targeted attacks.
An 18-year-old suspect armed with a sword has attacked Brinell School in Fagersta, northwest of Stockholm. One student has died and several others, including two under 18, are injured. The suspect has been detained and police are treating the incident as murder and attempted murder. Prime Minister and other leaders have visited the scene as nearby schools are placed on lockdown.