*US, Iran talks gather momentum
*Gulf shipping faces fresh disruptions
Festus Akanbi and Sunday Ehigiator
Iran yesterday officially began several days of public funeral ceremonies for her slain Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and as thousands gathered to pay their respects, mourners at the Grand Mosalla prayer complex in the Iranian capital beat their chests and chanted for revenge.
However, indirect negotiations between the United States and Tehran have gathered fresh momentum, despite a temporary suspension for Khamenei’s funeral, with both sides indicating cautious optimism.Meanwhile, military tensions, diplomatic disagreements and disruptions to global shipping continued to threaten the fragile peace process.
