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Trump says Iran is "dying to make a deal" during the funeral truce
Speaking at Mount Rushmore on July 3, 2026, on the eve of the 250th anniversary of American independence, President Donald Trump declared:

To Moscow and Beijing, who came to honor Khamenei without ever naming him
Since July 3, 2026, Tehran has been living to the rhythm of funeral ceremonies for the former supreme leaderAli Khamenei, killed in

Tehran Holds Its Breath as the Guide's Son Stays Invisible
Some absences speak louder than any official speech. Since the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, Iran has staged national funerals meant

Khamenei's Funeral Exposes Iran's Real Isolation
Iran's Interior Minister, Eskandar Momeni, claimed in early July 2026 that official delegations from more than 40 countries attended the state funeral

Iran locks down Hormuz and makes the whole world pay
On July 4, 2026, Iran confirmed it will "permanently" impose transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz, with "special treatment" reserved for

To Beijing and Islamabad, Mourning Khamenei Without Shame
Dear leaders of Beijing and Islamabad, allow a Western columnist to write to you directly, without detour, as Iran begins six days

Trump taunts Tehran, offers "a week off" to bury Khamenei
On the evening of July 3, 2026, on the eve of the 250th anniversary of American independence, President Donald Trump took the

Washington and Tehran, the impasse persists despite the Hormuz truce
US-Iran negotiations remain deadlocked despite a one-week de-escalation agreed in the Strait of Hormuz ahead of the American Fourth of July holiday.

Tehran Buries Khamenei on America's National Holiday
The seven-day funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, supreme leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran since 1989, began on July 4, 2026