Breakfast News Recap: Iran stages Khamenei funeral as Ukraine, West Bank and heatwave crises deepen
Iran has begun funeral ceremonies in Tehran for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with state media presenting the days of mourning as a display of national unity after his death in US Israeli airstrikes. Crowds gathered at the Grand Mosalla complex as authorities opened a week of public rites. 🔗In Ukraine, a Russian glide bomb struck the centre of Sumy, killing at least four people, including a child, and injuring 27 more, in one of the latest attacks to hit the north of the country. 🔗Across the occupied West Bank, Israeli settlers have intensified attacks on Palestinian communities, damaging electricity... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 04 Jul 2026 08:18 LONDON
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Iran begins days-long funeral ceremonies for late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran
Iran has begun days-long funeral ceremonies in Tehran for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, drawing large crowds to the Grand Mosalla mosque complex. State television said the ceremonies officially started on Saturday, with mourners gathering from early morning to pay their respects. The event is being presented by Iranian officials and state media as a display of national unity and strength at a sensitive moment for the country.Authorities unveiled the casket containing Khamenei's body at the Grand Mosalla, where people were seen weeping, chanting and holding posters of the former leader. Reports from the scene said thousands of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jul 2026 06:30 LONDON
Iran begins six-day funeral programme for Ali Khamenei as a display of power
Iranian authorities are beginning a six-day public funeral programme for the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, presenting the ceremonies as a show of national unity and strength. The public events are due to start on Saturday in Tehran, where officials say they expect what they describe as the largest gathering in the city's history. The funeral was delayed by the conflict in the Middle East and announced only after a fragile ceasefire between Washington and Tehran took effect.According to officials cited in the supplied material, the programme is intended to reinforce cohesion across political, social and religious groups. Tehran's acting... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jul 2026 04:30 LONDON
Iran begins week-long state funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran
Iran has begun week-long state funeral ceremonies in Tehran for its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, after his death in US-Israeli airstrikes on 28 February. The body is to lie in state before a procession through Tehran, Qom and Iraq's Karbala, ahead of burial at the Imam Reza shrine in Mashhad. Authorities have urged citizens, government officials and members of paramilitary groups to take part in the mourning events.President Masoud Pezeshkian has called the funeral the start of a new chapter of national unity, urging what he described as massive public participation. He said the ceremonies should demonstrate Iran's resilience... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jul 2026 00:30 LONDON
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Iran begins week of funeral ceremonies for slain Supreme Leader Khamenei
Iran has begun a week of funeral ceremonies in Tehran for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, whose body lay in state at the Grand Mosalla religious complex on Friday. Black-clad mourners carried his coffin through the capital as top Iranian officials and foreign dignitaries gathered to pay their respects. The ceremonies mark the start of public mourning for a leader who headed the Islamic Republic for more than three decades.State television showed President Masoud Pezeshkian at the coffin, alongside parliament speaker and chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. Ahmad Vahidi, described as head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, also appeared... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 21:30 LONDON
Day News Recap: Iran funeral, Ukraine strikes and Hormuz shipping disruption dominate a tense day
Iran began a week of public mourning and funeral ceremonies in Tehran for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with thousands of mourners, senior clerics and foreign dignitaries gathering as the city was heavily fortified. India sent an official delegation, while Western nations were absent from the ceremonies. 🔗 🔗 🔗Satellite imagery has shown damage at a range of Iranian military and nuclear sites after US and Israeli strikes, adding to the pressure on Tehran as it also said Israel had once considered targeting its negotiators during ceasefire talks. Iran is also preparing to host dozens of foreign leaders for... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 03 Jul 2026 18:03 LONDON
Mourners in Damascus bury cafe bomb blast victims as officials promise justice
Mourners in Damascus have buried the victims of a bomb blast at a cafe, as officials pledged to pursue those responsible. The funeral took place in the Syrian capital after the attack, which has added to concerns about security in the city. The incident has prompted public grief and renewed attention on the authorities' ability to prevent further violence.The available report confirms that the blast struck a cafe in Damascus and that the victims were laid to rest on 3 July 2026. Officials said justice would be pursued, although no further details were provided in the supplied material about the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 17:37 LONDON
Houthis threaten Saudi airports after alleged airspace intrusion over Sanaa
Yemen's Houthis have threatened to target Saudi airports and other vital interests after accusing Saudi warplanes of trying to stop an Iranian civilian aircraft from landing in Sanaa. The group said the aircraft was able to land at Sanaa International Airport despite the alleged attempt to block it. The warning marks a fresh escalation in the long-running confrontation between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia.In a video statement, Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree said the group would respond to any repeat of what it described as a violation of its airspace. He said any further action would be met with a comprehensive... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 17:32 LONDON
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Iran begins state funeral in Tehran for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as foreign dignitaries attend
Thousands of mourners, senior clerics and foreign dignitaries gathered in Tehran on Friday as Iran began a week-long state funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The ceremonies are taking place across Iran and Iraq and were presented by Tehran as a display of national unity after Khamenei's 37-year rule ended with his death in US-Israeli airstrikes. The funeral marks the start of a sequence of processions that officials say will continue for a week.Late on Thursday, Khamenei's coffin was unveiled before a large crowd of supporters who chanted, wept and beat their heads in rhythm with mourning hymns, according to the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 17:29 LONDON
Damascus cafe bombing death toll rises to 10 as lawyers are buried
Mourners in Damascus have buried victims of a bomb blast that struck a cafe near the Palace of Justice, as the death toll rose to 10. The attack hit the Al-Mushairiya Cafe on Thursday in the al-Hijaz district, on al-Nasr Street, and also wounded 22 people. Friday's funerals brought fresh attention to the scale of the blast and its impact on the legal community.Six lawyers were among those killed, according to local reporting and the Syrian Bar Association, which issued a statement mourning its members. The cafe was described as a popular gathering place for lawyers and court visitors, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 16:29 LONDON
Khamenei funeral ceremonies begin in Tehran as India sends delegation
India has sent an official delegation to Iran as funeral and mourning ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei begin in Tehran. Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita and Bihar Governor Lt Gen (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain are attending on behalf of India, according to the supplied row. Iranian authorities have urged citizens, government officials and members of paramilitary groups to take part in large public gatherings to pay their respects.The funeral schedule is set to run over several days and across multiple locations. Khamenei's body is due to lie in state at Tehran's Grand Mosalla before a procession through... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 15:01 LONDON
Iran to host dozens of foreign leaders for Khamenei's funeral, with Western nations absent
Iran is preparing to host dozens of foreign leaders for the funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, according to the supplied report, in a ceremony that is expected to draw a wide range of international delegations while Western nations stay away. The event is taking place in Iran and is being framed as a major diplomatic gathering as well as a state occasion. The absence of Western governments is notable because it underlines the political divisions surrounding Iran's leadership and its relations with much of Europe and North America.The report says the funeral will bring together representatives from multiple countries,... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 14:30 LONDON
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Noontime News Recap: Ukraine hit again as Israel expands West Bank settlements and Europe swelters
Russian attacks killed at least four people in Ukraine in fresh strikes on the Sumy region and the central city of Kryvyi Rih, coming after what officials described as the deadliest attacks on Kyiv this year. 🔗In the Middle East, Israel's Security Cabinet approved a plan for 13 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, a move likely to deepen tensions over territory already at the centre of long running disputes. 🔗Iran is preparing for a seven day state funeral and public mourning period for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with the first ceremony due in Tehran and foreign delegations... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 03 Jul 2026 12:04 LONDON
Breakfast News Recap: Kyiv death toll climbs as Hormuz shipping stays tense and Iran mourns Khamenei
Ukraine said the death toll from Russia’s massive barrage on Kyiv has risen to at least 30, making it the deadliest attack on the capital this year. Officials said three more bodies were recovered as rescue work continued after the strike. 🔗In the Middle East, Iran warned ships in the Strait of Hormuz against using unapproved routes, saying any breach could bring an immediate and forceful response. Reporting from the waterway said shipping remains disrupted despite a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran, with dozens of boats still waiting offshore. 🔗 🔗Iran is also in days of public... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 03 Jul 2026 08:18 LONDON
Iran begins public mourning and funeral processions for former Supreme Leader in Tehran
Iran has begun several days of public mourning and funeral processions for its former Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with the main ceremonies centred on Tehran. His body is due to lie in state at the Grand Mosalla for three days before burial in his hometown of Mashhad next Thursday. Officials have said the funeral could draw up to 20 million mourners, and authorities have already ordered office closures and traffic restrictions in the capital.The official funeral ceremony is scheduled for Saturday in Tehran, while the airspace over the city will be partially closed from Friday and fully closed on... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 07:29 LONDON
Tehran fortified for Ali Khamenei funeral as crowds expected over three days
Tehran has been turned into a fortress ahead of the funeral ceremonies for former Iranian leader Ali Khamenei, with the first public events due to begin on Saturday. The capital is preparing for what authorities expect to be one of the largest state mourning gatherings in recent years, with crowds forecast over three days. The ceremony follows Khamenei's death in attacks attributed in the supplied material to Israel and the United States.According to the supplied rows, officials expect between 15 million and 20 million people to take part in the mourning period in Tehran alone. The gates of the religious... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 03 Jul 2026 07:01 LONDON
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Day News Recap: Kyiv death toll rises as Gaza war grinds on and Hormuz tensions keep markets on edge
At least 18 people were killed in Kyiv after a major overnight Russian drone and missile attack tore through residential areas of the Ukrainian capital, with a fire also breaking out in central Kyiv during an air raid alert. 🔗 🔗Ukraine's pressure campaign on Russia's energy sector is feeding back into the Russian economy, with reports that Moscow has begun importing petrol from India as refinery strikes disrupt domestic supplies and a separate account saying the fuel crisis is now being felt by ordinary citizens. 🔗 🔗New analysis says Russia has suffered about 1.4 million casualties since the start of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 02 Jul 2026 18:03 LONDON
Noontime News Recap: Kyiv death toll rises as Russia fuel strain deepens and Europe raises sabotage alarm
At least 13 people have been killed in Kyiv after Russian missile and drone strikes tore open apartment buildings in the Ukrainian capital, in one of the deadliest attacks on the city in recent months. 🔗Russia is also reported to have begun importing petrol from India as Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries continue to disrupt domestic fuel supplies, underlining the pressure on Moscow’s energy system. 🔗In a separate development with wider European security implications, German federal prosecutors have publicly accused Ukrainian authorities of ordering the 2022 sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines. 🔗 Researchers have also accused Russia of... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews Recap | 02 Jul 2026 12:03 LONDON
US and Iran resume Doha talks after military exchanges and Hormuz dispute
US and Iranian officials have resumed indirect technical talks in Doha, but there was no clear sign of a breakthrough after the latest round of discussions. The meeting came after days of tit-for-tat military attacks and a dispute over shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz. Qatar said the next meeting will take place after funeral processions for Iran's former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.Qatar said its emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, met US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Doha and reaffirmed the country's mediation efforts, alongside Pakistan, to help end the war in the Middle... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 02 Jul 2026 11:02 LONDON
Modi tells Iran president freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz is vital, invites him to BRICS summit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian about recent developments in West Asia, stressing the importance of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The call also included a formal invitation for Pezeshkian to attend the upcoming BRICS Leaders' Summit in India. The conversation comes amid heightened attention to regional stability and the security of a waterway that is central to India's energy imports.According to the Iranian readout of the call, Modi expressed hope for lasting peace in the region and said India valued continued efforts toward de-escalation. The readout said he conveyed condolences... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 01 Jul 2026 01:03 LONDON
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India to send Bihar governor and minister of state to Khamenei funeral in Iran
India will be represented at the funeral ceremonies for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by Bihar governor Syed Ata Hasnain and Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margerita. They are expected to attend the proceedings in Iran next month, accompanied by officials from the Ministry of External Affairs. The move follows a formal invitation sent to Prime Minister Narendra Modi by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian through the Iranian Embassy in New Delhi.According to the supplied report, the invitation was delivered last Tuesday and the funeral ceremonies are scheduled to begin in Tehran on July 4 before burial in... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 29 Jun 2026 10:32 LONDON
