In pictures: Khamenei's coffin moves through huge crowds

 Enormous crowds have gathered along the route of the funeral procession for Khamenei through central Tehran.

A vehicle is carrying Khamenei's coffin, adorned with his turban, and the coffins of family members who were killed in the same U.S.-Israeli attack on the first day of the war.

Israeli Defence Minister Katz threatens to 'eliminate' Iranian leaders

Israel’s defence minister has claimed that his country assassinated Khamenei for allegedly leading a “plan to destroy” Israel and again threatened to “eliminate” any Iranian leader who tries to promote such actions, Al Jazeera reports, citing Israel’s Channel 13.

Israel Katz made the comments in response to the ongoing funeral procession in Tehran, the Israeli broadcaster reported.

Katz added that Israel remains prepared to defend itself at any time and against any threat.
 

Fleet of 10 Japan-related ships exit Hormuz, data shows

A fleet of 10 Japan-linked vessels was exiting the Strait of Hormuz on Monday while ‌a supertanker carrying Saudi crude for South Korea left over the weekend, shipping data on LSEG showed, after the ships were stranded in the Gulf for months because of the Iran war, Reuters reported.

The Japan-linked ships include six very large crude carriers loaded with 12 million barrels of Middle Eastern crude, two chemical tankers, a vehicle carrier and a container ship, the data showed. The tankers are carrying crudes from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar that were loaded in late February to early March.

Most of the vessels are managed by Japanese shipper Mitsui ‌O.S.K. Lines (MOL) (9104.T), opens new tab which had said it would prioritise the safety of its seafarers, cargo and vessels when traversing the strait.

Mitsui OSK declined to comment.

Separately, South Korean refiner S-Oil said on Monday that the VLCC Long Wind carrying oil for its refinery exited the strait on Saturday. The vessel, loaded with 2 million barrels of Saudi crude in early March, is expected to arrive at Onsan, South Korea, on July 26, LSEG data showed.

Enforcement of MoU is 'difficult, but possible,' says Iran's parliament speaker

Iran’s Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator Bagher Ghalibaf has said that significant differences remain between Tehran and Washington despite the signing of a recent memorandum of understanding, adding that enforcing the MoU would be “difficult, but possible.”

He made the remarks during a meeting in Tehran with Mohammad Darwish, head of Hamas’s leadership council, who visited Iran to attend the funeral ceremonies of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Ghalibaf noted that while the memorandum represents a diplomatic step, deep political disagreements between Iran and the United States continue to persist. He suggested that the success of the agreement would depend on overcoming these challenges during implementation.

“Today, this memorandum is being implemented, and its enforcement is difficult, but possible,” he said.
 

How many people have died in the Iran war?

Thousands of people across the Middle East have been killed since the start of the war, which began when the U.S. and Israel launched a "pre-emptive" strike on Iran on February 28.

Those strikes triggered Iranian attacks on Israel, US bases and the Gulf states, while opening a new front in Lebanon.

More than 3,000 Iranians have been killed, including many of Iran's most senior politicians and military commanders.

Iranian military bases and major infrastructure projects were destroyed causing billions of dollars in damage.

But Iran successfully struck U.S. bases in the region, inflicting pain on the Gulf Arab countries that host them and killing dozens of people before the current ceasefire.

Iran has also asserted its control of the Strait of Hormuz, causing a spike in global energy prices.

Over 4,000 Lebanese have been killed and more than a million displaced by Israel's campaign in Lebanon since March. At least 32 Israeli soldiers ?and four Israeli civilians have ?been killed in strikes by Iranian ally Hezbollah, most ?of them in southern Lebanon. 

Khamenei's killers will not die a natural death, says Iranian official

Mohammad Mokhber, a member of Iran’s Expediency Discernment Council and former vice president, vowed revenge for the killing of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, saying his killers would “not die a natural death.” Speaking to state media at Khamenei’s funeral in Tehran, he… pic.twitter.com/1kcUIVLjhY

— Iran International English (@IranIntl_En) July 5, 2026

Peace talks are on hold during funeral week

 US President Donald Trump told the Axios news website that peace talks to end the Iran war have been paused for a week for the events surrounding the funeral.

A shaky ceasefire has suspended the four-month-old war under ‌an agreement with Washington that Iran's authorities say will ultimately bring huge economic benefits, in line with what they describe as a victory over a superpower.

An interim deal reached last month includes the unfreezing of billions of dollars in Iranian assets held abroad, and waivers from financial sanctions that had brought Iran's economy to its knees.

In Washington, Trump said last week the two sides were making progress on possible limits to Iran's nuclear program — the main reason he launched the war along with Israel in February.

Iran's supreme leader reappoints Mohseni-Ejei as head of country's judiciary

Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has reappointed Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei as head of the country’s judiciary, Al Jazeera reported.

In a decree, the supreme leader praised Mohseni-Ejei’s “valuable and sincere efforts” as judiciary chief.

What is the schedule for Monday's mourning?

After what authorities are billing as a massive procession in central Tehran on Monday, the remains will be taken to the seminary city of Qom for ceremonies on Tuesday.

His body will be moved by land in a special vehicle, Iran's state media cited an official as saying.

From there the body will be flown to Iraq for ceremonies in holy shrine cities of Najaf and Kerbala on Wednesday

It will return to Iran on Thursday for another procession in Mashhad, to be buried near the tomb of another of the medieval Shi'ite imams.

Authorities plan to mobilize millions of people for big processions over the coming days, offering transport, food and lodging.

Security will be tight, with temporary airspace restrictions in place over Tehran and other cities and threats of a powerful response if either the United States or Israel resumes attacks.

Iran praises Pakistan's support and reaffirms bilateral ties

Iran's Ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, has expressed gratitude to Pakistan for its high-level participation in the funeral ceremony of Iran's late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

In a statement shared on X, the ambassador conveyed appreciation on behalf of the Iranian government and people, thanking Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the Field Marshal, and the Deputy Prime Minister for their participation.

He also acknowledged the presence of Senate Chairman Yousaf Raza Gilani, National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, along with other senior government officials, religious figures, political leaders, and cultural personalities who attended the ceremony.

He said Pakistan's representation at the event reflected the longstanding friendship and mutual respect between the two neighbouring countries. He said the high-level participation highlighted the historic relationship and shared values that have shaped ties between Iran and Pakistan over the years.

Reza Amiri Moghadam added that the two countries have consistently stood by one another during both difficult and significant moments in their history. He expressed hope that the spirit of solidarity and cooperation between Iran and Pakistan would continue, praying for lasting peace, prosperity, and dignity for both nations. He also voiced the wish that bilateral relations would grow even stronger for future generations.
 

Ghalibaf calls MoU with US as achievement for Tehran's 'axis of resistance'

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf held a meeting with Mohammed Al-Nuaimi, vice chairman of the Houthi Supreme Political Council when he called the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed with the United States as a significant political and military success for Tehran and its regional partners.

Ghalibaf said the agreement reflected growing recognition of Iran's allied groups across the region.

“The United States and Israel were forced to practically recognise Iran’s allies in the axis of resistance, and this is one of the achievements of this memorandum,” Ghalibaf said, according to Iranian media.

The alliance referred to by Tehran as the "axis of resistance" consists of several Iran-aligned armed groups, including Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Houthis in Yemen, Hamas in Gaza, and armed factions operating in Iraq.

Ghalibaf also characterised the agreement as “a defeat for the United States and an achievement for the axis of resistance, both militarily and politically”.

He further warned that the United States and Israel would “resort to war” if they believed Iran lacked sufficient military strength.