Iran funeral crowds swell in Tehran as Khamenei rites begin
Large crowds have gathered in Tehran for the first day of funeral commemorations for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with mourners filling the courtyard of the Grand Mosalla mosque complex. The body of the former supreme leader is lying in state there ahead of burial in his hometown of Mashhad next Thursday. Authorities say the ceremonies will continue for six days across Iran and Iraq, with central Tehran expected to remain heavily restricted over the weekend.Officials are expecting between 15 million and 20 million people to take part in the mourning events over the coming days. Reports from the scene said black-clad... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 04 Jul 2026 11:01 LONDON
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EU backs Israel-Lebanon framework agreement calling for Hezbollah disarmament
The European Union has welcomed a framework agreement signed by Lebanon and Israel in Washington that calls for the disarmament of Hezbollah and for the IDF to progressively redeploy out of Lebanese territory. The EU said the agreement offers a needed perspective for de-escalation and peace, and for restoring Lebanese sovereignty and territorial integrity. In its statement, the EU commended the constructive engagement of Israel and Lebanon and urged all actors to adhere to the agreement and implement their commitments. It said this should be done through the newly established trilateral Military Coordination Group. The EU also called for a... [Continue Reading]
Breaking-360LiveNews | 04 Jul 2026 09:30 LONDON
