LIVEMacron, Zelensky join Ankara talks as Trump pressed on Iran, Ukraine and NATOLast updated: July 07, 2026 | 06:50Gulf News ReportDonald TrumpIsraelIranIran Israel conflictIn this picture obtained from Iran's ISNA news agency on March 5, 2026, mourners in the city of Qom attend the funeral of those killed in the US-Israeli war with Iran.AFPFuneral ceremonies for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei continued, with hundreds of thousands of mourners gathering in Tehran to pay their respects before his body was taken to the holy city of Qom following the capital’s procession.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump said would either reach a deal with Iran or “finish the job” amid ongoing tensions over Tehran’s nuclear programme. Israeli forces carried out fresh strikes in Gaza and Lebanon, killing at least six Palestinians and four Lebanese despite US-brokered ceasefires. Separately, a tanker was reportedly hit by an unidentified projectile off Oman near the Strait of Hormuz, raising further regional security concerns. Follow our live blog for the latest updates:HighlightsSHOW MORE06:35 AM, 7 July 2026Body of Khamenei arrives at Jamkaran Mosque in QomThe body of Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, along with those of his family members, has been brought to the Holy Jamkaran Mosque in Qom, where mourners are gathering for farewell ceremonies and funeral prayers.The ceremony is expected to draw large crowds as supporters pay their respects ahead of the burial rites.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.06:35 AM, 7 July 2026Saudi Arabia announces biggest crude price cut in 26 years
