Tag: tehran
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Millions Expected as Iran Holds Six-Day Funeral for Ali Khamenei Amid Tight Security
Key Developments: Iran has finalized a six-day state funeral for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with ceremonies scheduled across several cities. Authorities expect millions of mourners, while imposing extensive security and transportation measures amid regional tensions. Several countries, including China and India, have announced official delegations to attend the funeral, highlighting its international significance. Tehran (The…
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Iran Plans Multi-Day Funeral for Former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
Key Developments: Iranian officials say former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s funeral is likely to take place later this month. Authorities have allocated three days for public farewell ceremonies, with events planned in Tehran, Qom and Mashhad. Khamenei is expected to be buried at the Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad in accordance with his reported wishes.…
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Spain Reopens Embassy in Tehran, Signals Diplomatic Reset
Key Developments: Spain officially reopened its embassy in Tehran, restoring full diplomatic operations. The move follows regional ceasefire developments and signals renewed European diplomatic engagement with Iran. Madrid aims to expand cooperation in trade, tourism, and peacebuilding initiatives. TEHRAN (WANA) — April 13, 2026: Spain has formally resumed diplomatic operations in Iran after reopening its embassy in…
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Middle East on fire
Iran’s president has accused Israel of trying to escalate tensions in the Middle East by pushing Iran to intervene in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, a group supported by Tehran. He warned that this could lead to dire and irreversible outcomes. In response to rising tensions, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei…
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Tehran Expects Kabul to Keep Pledges Regarding Border Issues: Iran Minister
The Iranian Minister of Interior, Ahmad Wahidi, said that Tehran expects the Islamic Emirate to remain committed to its pledges regarding border issues. Wahidi said that the tensions on the border with Afghanistan are now solved. Since the Islamic Emirate came to power there have been many border clashes between Iran and Afghanistan—with the two…
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US adds “threat of missile or drone attacks” to travel advisory for UAE
The US State Department has added “risk of missile or drone strikes” to the UAE’s travel advisory, which was already on the United States list of “no travel” sites due to the COVID-19 pandemic
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Iran imposes sanctions on Americans over 2020 killing of Soleimani
Iran on Saturday imposed sanctions on dozens of Americans, most of them members of the US military, over the 2020 death of General Qasim Soleimani in a drone strike.
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We will do everything we can to stop Iran from building an atomic bomb: Israel
ISRAEL: The commander of the Israeli air force has said that he will do everything in his power to prevent Tehran from creating a nuclear bomb. According to reports, the commander of the Israeli air force, Amikam Norkin, said that Tel Aviv represents an “insurance policy” that guarantees that Iran will not acquire a nuclear…
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Protests against water, electricity shortages intensify in Iran
Protests in Iran’s Khuzestan province over water shortages that began last week have reached the capital, Tehran. On Monday, protesters also chanted slogans against Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Videos of the protests on social media showed protesters chanting “Down with the dictator”. Authorities say five people have been killed in the protests, but…
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Pro-Palestinian rally in Tehran, what message was given by the Hamas spokesman?
Major rally held in Tehran to support the cause of Palestine, attended by thousands of protestors. Following this, the head of the office of the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas in Tehran thanked the Iranian brothers for their support. According to reports, the Hamas spokesman reiterated its commitment to continue the struggle against Israel’s illegal…