Iran live updates: Thousands throng Tehran streets for Khamenei funeral – ABC News
ABC NewsLiveVideoShows Good Morning AmericaShopGMA Interest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onLiveIran live updates: Thousands throng Tehran streets for Khamenei funeralKhamenei is due to be laid to rest on Thursday in Mashhad. ByDavid BrennanLast Updated: July 6, 2026, 1:56 PM EDT President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes targeting military, government and infrastructure sites. Delegations from the U.S. and Iran entered negotiations last month aimed at a war-ending deal based on a memorandum of understanding signed by both countries. The U.S. and Iran nonetheless exchanged limited strikes in late June despite the signing of the memorandum and amid the continuation of peace talks. Jul 06, 2026, 1:44 PM EDTKhamenei's body arrives in Qom for next stage of funeral procession
Published: July 6, 2026 5:56 pm
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