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Placards held at the funeral of slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran showed US President Donald Trump, conservative commentator Ben Shapiro, activist Laura Loomer, Israeli-American billionaire Miriam Adelson, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham and others with red targets superimposed on their faces. The placards read: “Sooner or later, your heads will roll.”

Placards held at the funeral of slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran showed US President Donald Trump, conservative commentator Ben Shapiro, activist Laura Loomer, Israeli-American billionaire Miriam Adelson, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham and others with red targets superimposed on their faces. The placards read: “Sooner or later, your heads will roll.”

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Iranian state TV aired a message on Sunday congratulating viewers after the death of US Senator Lindsey Graham, describing him as “warmongering.”

Iranian state TV aired a message on Sunday congratulating viewers after the death of US Senator Lindsey Graham, describing him as “warmongering.”

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The roof of a large warehouse at an IRGC base in Rask in southeastern Iran appeared severely damaged following a US airstrike, videos of the compound released on Friday show.

The roof of a large warehouse at an IRGC base in Rask in southeastern Iran appeared severely damaged following a US airstrike, videos of the compound released on Friday show.

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US forces disabled an unladen oil tanker on Wednesday after it attempted to bypass a US naval blockade while sailing toward Iran’s Kharg Island. CENTCOM said the Curacao-flagged M/T Belma ignored warnings before a US aircraft fired Hellfire missiles into its smokestack, preventing it from reaching the port.

US forces disabled an unladen oil tanker on Wednesday after it attempted to bypass a US naval blockade while sailing toward Iran’s Kharg Island. CENTCOM said the Curacao-flagged M/T Belma ignored warnings before a US aircraft fired Hellfire missiles into its smokestack, preventing it from reaching the port.

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Security forces opened fire on protesters in Tehranpars district, east of the capital, on Saturday night, a video obtained by Iran International shows.

Security forces opened fire on protesters in Tehranpars district, east of the capital, on Saturday night, a video obtained by Iran International shows.

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A video released by IRGC-affiliated media appears to show a gathering outside the Foreign Ministry’s representative office in Mashhad on Saturday evening where protesters chant, “Death to Araghchi, the dishonorable compromiser and infiltrator.” The hardliners have been criticizing the foreign ministry and the negotiating team in recent days, accusing them of giving too many concessions to the United States in the deal which the US and Pakistan say will be signed on Sunday.

A video released by IRGC-affiliated media appears to show a gathering outside the Foreign Ministry’s representative office in Mashhad on Saturday evening where protesters chant, “Death to Araghchi, the dishonorable compromiser and infiltrator.” The hardliners have been criticizing the foreign ministry and the negotiating team in recent days, accusing them of giving too many concessions to the United States in the deal which the US and Pakistan say will be signed on Sunday.

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US President Donald Trump, speaking at the start of the US Independence Day celebrations, said the Islamic Republic was eager to reach a deal and added: "We gave them a week to hold their funeral and mourning ceremonies only because we're nice people."

US President Donald Trump, speaking at the start of the US Independence Day celebrations, said the Islamic Republic was eager to reach a deal and added: "We gave them a week to hold their funeral and mourning ceremonies only because we're nice people."

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Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who had not been seen in public for months, was seen attending a funeral procession for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran on Monday, according to videos circulating on social media. A New York Times report in May claimed that during the opening days of Israeli and US attacks on Iran, discussions took place in Washington about whether Ahmadinejad could help manage a political transition after Khamenei's death. The report further alleged that Ahmadinejad was aware of the proposal but changed his position after being injured in an attack during the first day of the war.

Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who had not been seen in public for months, was seen attending a funeral procession for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran on Monday, according to videos circulating on social media. A New York Times report in May claimed that during the opening days of Israeli and US attacks on Iran, discussions took place in Washington about whether Ahmadinejad could help manage a political transition after Khamenei's death. The report further alleged that Ahmadinejad was aware of the proposal but changed his position after being injured in an attack during the first day of the war.

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Images posted by citizen journalist Vahid appears to show smoke and fire near Omidiyeh airport in the southern province of Khuzestan after a US strike in the early hours of Monday, July 13.

Images posted by citizen journalist Vahid appears to show smoke and fire near Omidiyeh airport in the southern province of Khuzestan after a US strike in the early hours of Monday, July 13.

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A condolence banner marking the death of Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was set ablaze in Khanbebin, near the northern city of Gorgan, seen in a video sent to Iran International.

A condolence banner marking the death of Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was set ablaze in Khanbebin, near the northern city of Gorgan, seen in a video sent to Iran International.

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Video circulating on social media shows a group of students in Iran expressing support for US and Israeli military action and chanting “I love Trump.”

Video circulating on social media shows a group of students in Iran expressing support for US and Israeli military action and chanting “I love Trump.”

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Funeral prayers for slain Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei descended into disarray in the Iraqi city of Najaf on Wednesday, with crowds pressing around the coffin instead of forming the orderly rows required for the ritual. The prayer was led by Mohammad Taqi Hakim, a senior scholar from the Najaf Seminary, at the shrine of Imam Ali — the first Shia imam and one of Shia Islam's holiest sites.

Funeral prayers for slain Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei descended into disarray in the Iraqi city of Najaf on Wednesday, with crowds pressing around the coffin instead of forming the orderly rows required for the ritual. The prayer was led by Mohammad Taqi Hakim, a senior scholar from the Najaf Seminary, at the shrine of Imam Ali — the first Shia imam and one of Shia Islam's holiest sites.

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#BREAKING Videos obtained by Iran International show thick orange smoke and a massive fire in Zanjan, northern Iran, where an army base was reportedly targeted by Israeli airstrikes. The fire is still burning hours after the attack.

#BREAKING Videos obtained by Iran International show thick orange smoke and a massive fire in Zanjan, northern Iran, where an army base was reportedly targeted by Israeli airstrikes. The fire is still burning hours after the attack.

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A video circulating on social media shows the family of Arvin Salemi-Rad, a 16-year-old boy killed by security forces in Iran's Bushehr, trying to speak out about him but hospital security prevented them from doing so. Arvin was wounded in the head on Jan. 8 and died on Jan. 23.

A video circulating on social media shows the family of Arvin Salemi-Rad, a 16-year-old boy killed by security forces in Iran's Bushehr, trying to speak out about him but hospital security prevented them from doing so. Arvin was wounded in the head on Jan. 8 and died on Jan. 23.

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The Pentagon on Friday released a video allegedly showing unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) near Iran, saying the footage was likely captured by an infrared sensor aboard a US military platform operating in the CENTCOM area in 2022, while cautioning that the material lacks a substantiated chain of custody. The All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) said the 20-second clip, titled “4 UAP Formation Iran 26 Aug 2022 over water [CALLSIGN],” was uploaded to a classified network in June 2024 and surfaced as part of a review of potentially UAP-related records requested by eight members of the US House of Representatives.

The Pentagon on Friday released a video allegedly showing unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) near Iran, saying the footage was likely captured by an infrared sensor aboard a US military platform operating in the CENTCOM area in 2022, while cautioning that the material lacks a substantiated chain of custody. The All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office (AARO) said the 20-second clip, titled “4 UAP Formation Iran 26 Aug 2022 over water [CALLSIGN],” was uploaded to a classified network in June 2024 and surfaced as part of a review of potentially UAP-related records requested by eight members of the US House of Representatives.

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A large crowd of protesters is seen chanting slogans against the clerical establishment in Tehran’s Heravi district on Saturday night, a video obtained by Iran International shows.

A large crowd of protesters is seen chanting slogans against the clerical establishment in Tehran’s Heravi district on Saturday night, a video obtained by Iran International shows.

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An AI-generated video released Monday shows Mojtaba Khamenei entering a command center said to be directing operations against an Israeli nuclear site. The clip is part of a series of AI videos circulated by the Islamic Republic amid US and Israeli strikes on Iran.

An AI-generated video released Monday shows Mojtaba Khamenei entering a command center said to be directing operations against an Israeli nuclear site. The clip is part of a series of AI videos circulated by the Islamic Republic amid US and Israeli strikes on Iran.

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Demonstrators chanted "Long Live the Shah (King)" in the city of Khomein, the hometown of Rouhollah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic which toppled Iran's monarchy in 1979.

Demonstrators chanted "Long Live the Shah (King)" in the city of Khomein, the hometown of Rouhollah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic which toppled Iran's monarchy in 1979.

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#BREAKING An Iranian protester took down the Islamic Republic flag and replaced it with the pre-1979 Lion and Sun flag at Iran’s embassy in London during Saturday protests.

#BREAKING An Iranian protester took down the Islamic Republic flag and replaced it with the pre-1979 Lion and Sun flag at Iran’s embassy in London during Saturday protests.

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An image of Mojtaba Khamenei was displayed among a list of those killed during an event in Mashhad Ardehal near Iran’s central city of Kashan, according to a video circulating online. He became leader after his father’s death, but no audio or video of him has been released since.

An image of Mojtaba Khamenei was displayed among a list of those killed during an event in Mashhad Ardehal near Iran’s central city of Kashan, according to a video circulating online. He became leader after his father’s death, but no audio or video of him has been released since.

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Iranian Army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia said on state television on Monday Iran would bomb its own territory if US forces were to occupy it.

Iranian Army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia said on state television on Monday Iran would bomb its own territory if US forces were to occupy it.

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Former Iranian president Hassan Rouhani, who was Iran's top security official in 2001, said Ali Khamenei initially approved forming a discreet group to explore talks with Washington after the 9/11 attacks but cancelled the plan after newspapers began openly advocating restored relations with the United States.

Former Iranian president Hassan Rouhani, who was Iran's top security official in 2001, said Ali Khamenei initially approved forming a discreet group to explore talks with Washington after the 9/11 attacks but cancelled the plan after newspapers began openly advocating restored relations with the United States.

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Leaked police radio obtained by Iran International reveals orders to fire on protesters in Isfahan on January 8 and 9. The five-hour audio file shows Iranian police were authorized to use military-grade weapons during the crackdown. Listen to excerpts from the police radio communications in this video.

Leaked police radio obtained by Iran International reveals orders to fire on protesters in Isfahan on January 8 and 9. The five-hour audio file shows Iranian police were authorized to use military-grade weapons during the crackdown. Listen to excerpts from the police radio communications in this video.

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Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, said the attack on Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s residence at the start of the war was carried out through a “security breach,” adding that the breach still exists. He also said the security breach continues to influence the Islamic Republic’s policymaking and decision-making.

Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, said the attack on Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s residence at the start of the war was carried out through a “security breach,” adding that the breach still exists. He also said the security breach continues to influence the Islamic Republic’s policymaking and decision-making.

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“It seems like the only way we're going to get change there (in Iran) is a regime change,” Republican Senator Rick Scott told Iran International’s Marzia Hussaini. He argued that Tehran cannot be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon, kill Americans or continue backing armed groups including Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis. Rick Scott

“It seems like the only way we're going to get change there (in Iran) is a regime change,” Republican Senator Rick Scott told Iran International’s Marzia Hussaini. He argued that Tehran cannot be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon, kill Americans or continue backing armed groups including Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis. Rick Scott

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US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday Iran's rulers have killed 54,000 protesters, saying demonstrators could not topple the government "because they're dead" and accusing the press of failing to report the killings.

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday Iran's rulers have killed 54,000 protesters, saying demonstrators could not topple the government "because they're dead" and accusing the press of failing to report the killings.

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A missile fired by the Islamic Republic fell moments after launch in Hamedan province, according to video sent to Iran International. The footage shows the projectile dropping shortly after takeoff, as a pro-government onlooker reacts with audible frustration.

A missile fired by the Islamic Republic fell moments after launch in Hamedan province, according to video sent to Iran International. The footage shows the projectile dropping shortly after takeoff, as a pro-government onlooker reacts with audible frustration.

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Nearly one month into the war, a map of strikes across Iran shows how widespread the campaign has become – from Tehran to key military and infrastructure sites nationwide.

Nearly one month into the war, a map of strikes across Iran shows how widespread the campaign has become – from Tehran to key military and infrastructure sites nationwide.

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Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel, father-in-law of Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, dismissed as "completely false" widely shared social media claims that one of Khamenei's children was born in a London hospital. Haddad-Adel said his daughter and Khamenei lived modestly with their three children in a 100-square-metre apartment, describing how Khamenei cooked, put the children to bed and helped with their schoolwork while his wife accompanied students on “Rahian-e Noor” trips, state-organised pilgrimage tours of war-struck regions.

Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel, father-in-law of Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, dismissed as "completely false" widely shared social media claims that one of Khamenei's children was born in a London hospital. Haddad-Adel said his daughter and Khamenei lived modestly with their three children in a 100-square-metre apartment, describing how Khamenei cooked, put the children to bed and helped with their schoolwork while his wife accompanied students on “Rahian-e Noor” trips, state-organised pilgrimage tours of war-struck regions.

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Iran says the Revolutionary Guard's navy targeted a Thai-flagged ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday after the vessel "ignored warnings and attempted to transit without obtaining permission." A video published by IRGC-affiliated media appeared to show damage to the vessel.

Iran says the Revolutionary Guard's navy targeted a Thai-flagged ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday after the vessel "ignored warnings and attempted to transit without obtaining permission." A video published by IRGC-affiliated media appeared to show damage to the vessel.

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IRGC and security agents abducted injured protesters and removed bodies from Gharazi Hospital in Isfahan on January 8 and 9. When families returned, the morgues were empty. Iran International has verified that 28 people were killed at the hospital.

IRGC and security agents abducted injured protesters and removed bodies from Gharazi Hospital in Isfahan on January 8 and 9. When families returned, the morgues were empty. Iran International has verified that 28 people were killed at the hospital.

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A video released by Iranian state media shows the destroyed residential building in Tehran where Iranian physicist Mohammad-Mehdi Tehranchi lived. The semi-official Student News Network reports that his wife and child were also in the house.

A video released by Iranian state media shows the destroyed residential building in Tehran where Iranian physicist Mohammad-Mehdi Tehranchi lived. The semi-official Student News Network reports that his wife and child were also in the house.

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Iranian activist Arezu Rashidi, an organizer of a rally outside the Los Angeles stadium before Iran’s World Cup match against New Zealand, told Iran International that fans would enter with the pre-revolution Lion and Sun flag in defiance of FIFA’s ban.

Iranian activist Arezu Rashidi, an organizer of a rally outside the Los Angeles stadium before Iran’s World Cup match against New Zealand, told Iran International that fans would enter with the pre-revolution Lion and Sun flag in defiance of FIFA’s ban.

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Bridges in the southern Iranian port city of Bandar Khamir in Hormozgan province appeared heavily damaged after US strikes, aerial footage published Friday by IRGC-affiliated Tasnim News showed. Iran said at least five bridges, a railway junction near Bandar Abbas and the Iranshahr Airport in the country's southeast were targeted in the latest round of US strikes on Thursday.

Bridges in the southern Iranian port city of Bandar Khamir in Hormozgan province appeared heavily damaged after US strikes, aerial footage published Friday by IRGC-affiliated Tasnim News showed. Iran said at least five bridges, a railway junction near Bandar Abbas and the Iranshahr Airport in the country's southeast were targeted in the latest round of US strikes on Thursday.

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As US attacks expand beyond Iran's southern coastline, speculation is growing about what comes next. While there is no publicly confirmed evidence of an imminent ground invasion, Hudson Institute's Rebeccah Heinrichs believes any US ground operation - if it were ever considered - would likely be a limited special forces mission tied to Iran's nuclear program, not a large-scale invasion. Rebeccah Heinrichs Watch the full interview on Eye for Iran:

As US attacks expand beyond Iran's southern coastline, speculation is growing about what comes next. While there is no publicly confirmed evidence of an imminent ground invasion, Hudson Institute's Rebeccah Heinrichs believes any US ground operation - if it were ever considered - would likely be a limited special forces mission tied to Iran's nuclear program, not a large-scale invasion. Rebeccah Heinrichs Watch the full interview on Eye for Iran:

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A Finnish supermarket chain was unexpectedly drawn into Ali Khamenei's funeral after footage from the Iraqi city of Karbala on Thursday showed his coffin being unloaded from a refrigerated truck bearing the branding of K-Group, part of Finnish retail giant Kesko.

A Finnish supermarket chain was unexpectedly drawn into Ali Khamenei's funeral after footage from the Iraqi city of Karbala on Thursday showed his coffin being unloaded from a refrigerated truck bearing the branding of K-Group, part of Finnish retail giant Kesko.

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A police officer in Savojbolagh, Alborz province, held a one-month temporary marriage with a woman on the night of the ceasefire announcement on Tuesday, freshly surfaced video showed. Temporary marriage, known in Islam as mut'ah and in Iran as sigheh, is a practice permitted under Shia jurisprudence in which a couple contract a union for a fixed period — ranging from hours to years — with terms agreed in advance.

A police officer in Savojbolagh, Alborz province, held a one-month temporary marriage with a woman on the night of the ceasefire announcement on Tuesday, freshly surfaced video showed. Temporary marriage, known in Islam as mut'ah and in Iran as sigheh, is a practice permitted under Shia jurisprudence in which a couple contract a union for a fixed period — ranging from hours to years — with terms agreed in advance.

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Security forces opened direct fire on protesters during protests in Kangan, Bushehr province in southern Iran, on Wednesday evening, according to videos sent to Iran International.

Security forces opened direct fire on protesters during protests in Kangan, Bushehr province in southern Iran, on Wednesday evening, according to videos sent to Iran International.

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Iran International's Pouria Zeraati was stabbed outside his home on March 29, 2024 by assailants alleged to have been working on behalf of the Islamic Republic of Iran. This is how that day unfolded, in evidence shown during the trials of two of the assailants, Nandito Badea, 21, and George Stana, 25. They deny the charges.

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Iran International's Pouria Zeraati was stabbed outside his home on March 29, 2024 by assailants alleged to have been working on behalf of the Islamic Republic of Iran. This is how that day unfolded, in evidence shown during the trials of two of the assailants, Nandito Badea, 21, and George Stana, 25. They deny the charges.

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Former Dutch Foreign Minister Uri Rosenthal said Reza Pahlavi was, in his view, the most prominent figure to lead Iran’s transition toward a free and democratic country while preserving its territorial integrity and preventing separatism. Dutch MP Ulysse Ellian said Pahlavi’s official talks with the Dutch parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee sent a message to both the Islamic Republic and the wider world that the “regime’s days are over.”

Former Dutch Foreign Minister Uri Rosenthal said Reza Pahlavi was, in his view, the most prominent figure to lead Iran’s transition toward a free and democratic country while preserving its territorial integrity and preventing separatism. Dutch MP Ulysse Ellian said Pahlavi’s official talks with the Dutch parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee sent a message to both the Islamic Republic and the wider world that the “regime’s days are over.”

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