Funeral Held for Assassinated Iranian Supreme Leader as Successor Assumes Power
Millions of Iranians gathered in Tehran for the funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and family members assassinated in a previous U.S. strike. Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, named as the new Supreme Leader, remained out of public view but recently reappointed the judiciary chief to consolidate control. President Trump stated that diplomatic negotiations regarding the ongoing conflict remain paused as the regime signals continued strategic resilience despite heavy military and economic pressure from Operation Epic Fury.