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French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot described the incident as an extraordinary act of cyber aggression, warning that France would impose sanctions against those found responsible.
The three-day tribute begins on Saturday, July 4, after Khamenei's body was transferred to Tehran's Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla, where it will lie in state as millions pay their respects. The mourning ceremonies are expected to conclude with his burial on Monday, July 6
Details of the deal were not immediately released and Iran signaled implementation would not start until the signing, which key mediator Pakistan said would occur Friday in Switzerland.
Khamenei was killed on February 28, 2026, in strikes carried out by Israel and the United States. His death brought to a close more than three decades at the helm of Iran's leadership.
Tehran issued its sharpest direct threat yet to American naval assets hours after Washington announced it would begin guiding stranded ships out of the waterway under "Project Freedom."
He repeated an earlier threat to unleash "hell" but told US media there was a "good chance" of a deal being reached with Tehran.
While the US proposal has not been made public, reports indicate it includes provisions requiring Iran to dismantle its nuclear facilities in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions.
Residents of Tehran woke up on Sunday morning to find it was still dark outside, an apocalyptic sight created by thick black smoke billowing from oil depots hit by Israeli strikes.
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian called the incident a "barbaric act" and "another black page in the record of countless crimes committed by the aggressors".
With fears of a wider regional war rising, the Pope urged leaders to halt the cycle of attacks and return to talks before the crisis spirals beyond control.
Iranian state television said Khamenei was killed in his office during the strikes. The government announced 40 days of mourning for the hardline cleric, who had ruled the country for 37 years.
Iran’s airspace was shut following the strikes, according to Tasnim News Agency, as authorities moved to secure the country’s skies.
The government declared the state of emergency because of the expectation of Iranian retaliation with drones and ballistic missiles.
Erfan Soltani was arrested on January 8, 2026, in the city of Fardis, just west of Tehran, as protests swept across the country, prompting a deadly crackdown by Iranian authorities.
The US last struck Iranian nuclear facilities in June last year, targeting Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan. Officials described the operation, called “Midnight Hammer,” as a setback to Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
The protests, which began on 28 December over the economy, have turned into calls for the end of the rule of Iran's supreme leader.
The White House has not clarified which imports will be most affected or how the tariffs will be enforced. Iran’s top trade partners include China, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey, and India, making the new measure potentially wide-reaching.
The US has threatened to strike Iran over the killing of protesters, and President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the US "stands ready to help" as Iran "is looking at FREEDOM".
On Thursday, January 1, 2026, videos posted on social media showed cars set on fire during running battles between protesters and security forces.
President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned that if there is not enough rainfall soon, Tehran's water supply could be rationed. But he said that even rationing might not be enough to prevent a disaster.
The announcement comes just days after a ceasefire brought a temporary halt to the intense cross-border hostilities.
Speaking from the White House in a nationally televised address, Trump confirmed that the strikes had "completely obliterated" key Iranian nuclear facilities and warned Tehran against further escalation.
In a statement issued on Saturday, June 21, the department urged all Kenyans living in the two Middle Eastern nations to register for evacuation.
The embassy also noted that it is actively monitoring the security situation in Iran and remains committed to the safety of Somali citizens residing there.
The strikes came at a tense moment, with former US President Donald Trump reportedly considering direct involvement in Israel’s campaign against Iran.
The casualties include two women, one in her 60s and another in her 80s as well as a young girl and a boy estimated to be around 10 years old.
The benchmark Brent Crude and Nymex light sweet crude prices rose by more than 10 percent following the announcement.
The Israeli military said the strikes were aimed at neutralizing what it described as threats tied to Iran’s nuclear ambitions.
This latest move follows a 2019 directive that prohibited walking dogs in Tehran and now affects at least 18 additional cities. Alongside the walking ban, transporting dogs in vehicles has also been prohibited.
On Wednesday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order reinstating broad restrictions similar to his initial travel ban during his first term.