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Mourning billboard in Tehran depicting Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei ahead of state funeral

The Khamenei Funeral Is Pausing Iran’s Nuclear Talks. The 60-Day Clock Is Not.

Qatar confirmed Wednesday that US-Iran nuclear talks will pause for the Khamenei state funeral and resume after July 9. Five days of mourning eat directly into the 60-day MoU window — with

July 4, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Destruction in Khan Younis Gaza on the 1000th day of the genocide

Gaza Genocide at 1,000 Days: 73,000 Dead, a Ceasefire That Didn’t Hold

On July 3, 2026, Gaza's war reached its 1,000th day. The toll: 73,000 dead, 21,000 children killed, 2,700 families erased from civil registries, and a ceasefire signed in October 2025 that Israel's

July 3, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Cargo ships navigate the Strait of Hormuz near Bandar Abbas, Iran as IRGC tolls take effect

Iran Is Charging $2 Million to Cross Hormuz. China and Russia Go Free.

Iran's IRGC has been running an operational $2 million per-crossing toll in the Strait of Hormuz since mid-March, with China, Russia, India, Iraq, and Pakistan transiting free. The five-nation exemption list tracks

July 3, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·Government and Politics·News

Commercial vessels navigate the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas amid Iran-US nuclear negotiations

Israel Was Plotting to Assassinate Iran’s Nuclear Negotiators Mid-Talks – believes the US

US officials believed Israel was plotting to assassinate Iran's nuclear negotiators Araghchi and Ghalibaf while the MoU was being finalized. Israeli jets entered Iranian airspace as Ghalibaf flew home from Islamabad. Washington

July 3, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·Government and Politics·News

Oil tanker navigating through the Strait of Hormuz amid Iran sanctions dispute

Iran’s Planned Hormuz Fee Violates US Sanctions Law. Doha Ended Without Addressing That.

OFAC FAQ 1249, issued April 29, prohibits payments to Iran or the IRGC for Hormuz transit — for US persons, US-linked financial institutions, and US-controlled foreign entities. GL X, the oil sanctions

July 3, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·Government and Politics·News

Displaced Palestinians sheltering at a school in Khan Younis as Gaza marks 1000 days of war

Gaza Genocide at 1,000 Days: 73,000 Dead, a Ceasefire That Didn’t Hold

On July 3, 2026, Gaza's war reached its 1,000th day. The toll: 73,000 dead, 21,000 children killed, 2,700 families erased from civil registries, and a ceasefire signed in October 2025 that Israel's

July 3, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz as Iran parliament advances Hormuz toll legislation

Iran’s Parliament Is Writing the Hormuz Toll Into Statute. The MoU Window Is 38 Days.

Iran's parliament approved a Hormuz toll bill in committee that would bar US-linked and sanctioning-nation vessels and convert the IRGC's existing fee system into enforceable statute. The legislative calendar converges with the

July 3, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

An oil tanker transits the Strait of Hormuz, through which Iran's crude exports surged under the MoU sanctions waiver

Iran Sold 40 to 50 Million Barrels in Two Weeks at a 20 Percent Premium. The Gains Disappear if the Deal Fails.

Iran sold roughly 40 to 50 million barrels of crude oil in the first two weeks after the Islamabad MoU was signed, at a 20 percent premium over blockade-era prices, according to

July 4, 2026

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Cargo ships off the Khor Fakkan Container Terminal along the Gulf of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz, June 2026

Iran Hit the IMO Corridor, Froze UN Evacuations, and Agreed to a Week of Quiet. The Week Ends Before Doha Reconvenes.

Iran struck a cargo vessel in the IMO-Oman southern corridor on June 25, suspending UN ship evacuation efforts and producing an informal de-escalation understanding that expires approximately July 6. The next Doha

July 4, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Iran nuclear talks in Doha 2026 between US and Iranian delegations

Trump Says Iran’s Denuclearization Is ‘Moving Along Well.’ The Talks Covered Shipping Fees.

President Trump said 'the denuclearization of Iran is moving along well' after July 1 talks in Doha. The technical discussions focused on the Strait of Hormuz and $6 billion in frozen Iranian

July 3, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·Government and Politics·News

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The Khamenei Funeral Is Pausing Iran’s Nuclear Talks. The 60-Day Clock Is Not.

Gaza Genocide at 1,000 Days: 73,000 Dead, a Ceasefire That Didn’t Hold

Iran Is Charging $2 Million to Cross Hormuz. China and Russia Go Free.

Israel Was Plotting to Assassinate Iran’s Nuclear Negotiators Mid-Talks – believes the US

Iran’s Planned Hormuz Fee Violates US Sanctions Law. Doha Ended Without Addressing That.

Gaza Genocide at 1,000 Days: 73,000 Dead, a Ceasefire That Didn’t Hold

Iran’s Parliament Is Writing the Hormuz Toll Into Statute. The MoU Window Is 38 Days.

Iran Sold 40 to 50 Million Barrels in Two Weeks at a 20 Percent Premium. The Gains Disappear if the Deal Fails.

Iran Hit the IMO Corridor, Froze UN Evacuations, and Agreed to a Week of Quiet. The Week Ends Before Doha Reconvenes.

Trump Says Iran’s Denuclearization Is ‘Moving Along Well.’ The Talks Covered Shipping Fees.

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Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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