Massive crowds are gathering in the streets of Tehran on Monday for the funeral procession of Iran's slain former supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, as part of a week-long farewell. His son and designated successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, has yet to make a public appearance.
A fleet of 10 Japan-linked vessels is passing out of the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, according to LSEG shipping data.
The convoy includes six very large crude carriers carrying around 12 million barrels of Middle Eastern oil, as well as two chemical tankers, a vehicle carrier and a container ship.
Iranians gathered in Tehran on Monday for the funeral procession of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Qatar has lifted its temporary suspension on maritime activities, with the Transport Ministry announcing that sailing and fishing boats can resume operations immediately.
The restriction was introduced on 29 June, shortly after a Qatari national was killed by shrapnel during military activity in the region after his vessel went missing. Commercial shipping had remained exempt throughout.
Authorities are now urging all vessel operators to continue following maritime safety regulations to ensure safe journeys at sea.
Major General Amir Hatami has said Iran will not abandon its pursuit of justice following the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Speaking during the week-long funeral ceremonies, the Iranian army chief said: "Those who committed this crime must know that the nation of Iran and all of us will never cease in our pursuit of and demand for justice."
He added: "We will not let go of them, and this is a definitive decision that we will follow through until we achieve results." Iranian officials and mourners have repeatedly called for retaliation over Khamenei's assassination, which Tehran blames on the United States and Israel.
Thousands of mourners gathered in Tehran on Monday for the funeral procession of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with some in the crowd burning U.S. and British flags and displaying banners directed at U.S. President Donald Trump.
The procession marks the start of several days of ceremonies across Iran and neighbouring Iraq. Khamenei, who was killed alongside members of his family in a U.S. and Israeli airstrike in February, is due to be buried on Thursday after his remains are taken to Shi'ite holy sites in Iraq.
OPEC+ has agreed another increase in oil output from August, adding 188,000 barrels a day as the group continues to unwind earlier production cuts.
The move comes as oil prices ease and exports through the Strait of Hormuz gradually recover, with Brent crude trading around $72 a barrel.
A senior Houthi official has claimed the U.S. and Israel assassinated Iran's former supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, because of his support for the Palestinian cause.
Mohammed al-Bukhaiti, a spokesperson for Yemen's Houthis, told Iranian state-linked broadcaster Press TV that Khamenei was targeted because of his efforts to back what he described as the "liberation of Palestine".
Calling Khamenei "a symbol of resistance and freedom", al-Bukhaiti said his "intellectual and political vision across the Islamic world", along with his support for Palestine, were among the reasons "the West became determined to assassinate him".
The US and Israel have not publicly commented on al-Bukhaiti's remarks.
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, has met his Bahraini counterpart, Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, in Riyadh, where they discussed "the latest regional developments", including the "U.S.-Iran negotiation path".
According to the Saudi foreign ministry, the pair also reviewed "the ongoing efforts of both countries to enhance security and stability" and reaffirmed "the importance of safeguarding freedom of navigation" through the Strait of Hormuz.
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China's military has carried out a missile test from a nuclear-powered submarine in the Pacific Ocean, drawing criticism from several regional governments despite Beijing describing the launch as part of its regular military training programme.
Around 10,000 people have been evacuated from two dozen towns and villages in southwestern France near the Spanish border as a major wildfire continues to spread, with strong winds making conditions increasingly difficult for firefighters.
A Russian drone strike has damaged a SOCAR fuel station in southern Ukraine, as both Russia and Ukraine reported new attacks on energy infrastructure and other targets.
Russia's Defence Ministry has said its forces are clearing the town of Lyman in Donetsk of Ukrainian forces, Moscow's state news agency Tass reported. Meanwhile, Russian attacks killed at least six people across three Ukrainian regions on Friday, regional officials said.
President Donald Trump said Iran is keen to reach a deal with the United States, claiming Washington had paused engagement to allow funeral ceremonies for late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Governments are tightening restrictions on teenagers’ use of social media amid growing concerns over mental health, online safety and platform design, but questions remain over enforcement and whether bans can meaningfully change behaviour.
Thousands of mourners gathered in Tehran on Sunday as Iran held funeral prayers for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and four members of his family on the second day of mass processions. Three of Khamenei's sons attended the ceremony, while his successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, made no public appearance.
The death toll from Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes has risen to 3,342, according to the country's information ministry, as rescue teams continue searching affected areas and survivors face an uncertain recovery.
China has launched a new direct rail freight route to Turkmenistan, expanding its transport links with Central Asia as trade and investment across the region continue to grow. The service will carry Chinese industrial and consumer goods to the Caspian region.
More than 100 people were detained in Ankara on Sunday (5 July) after taking part in an anti-NATO protest organised by the Communist Party of Türkiye (TKP), according to the party.
Thousands of mourners gathered in Tehran on Sunday as Iran held funeral prayers for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and four members of his family on the second day of mass processions. Three of Khamenei's sons attended the ceremony, while his successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, made no public appearance.
Regional economic cooperation took centre stage in Baku as the 28th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Black Sea Trade and Development Bank was held alongside a Business Forum. The event brought together government officials, business leaders and experts from across the region.
Uzbekistan is seeking to expand export and import cargo transportation through Georgia’s Black Sea port of Poti as part of efforts to diversify trade routes and strengthen regional connectivity, the Ministry of Transport said.
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