Middle EastPublished: 8 July 2026 at 04:36

US strikes Iran despite promised pause for Khamenei funeral

The US launches new strikes on Iran despite a promise by President Donald Trump to pause attacks.

The United States has launched new strikes on Iran, breaking a promise by President Donald Trump to pause attacks. The strikes occur despite assurances that there would be a halt to allow for the funeral ceremonies of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Details about the targets or scale of the strikes have not been disclosed. The development marks a significant escalation in the ongoing tensions between the two nations.

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