Mourners carry a banner against US President Donald Trump as they gather on the day of the burial of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Mashhad, Iran, July 9, 2026.
Iran accuses the US of causing civilian casualties during a wedding celebration, while the US military denies targeting civilians and states that their strikes aimed at military assets
The US and Iran engaged in significant military exchanges, with the US striking Iranian targets and Iran retaliating against US bases, raising fears of renewed conflict in the Middle East.
The ongoing conflict has implications for global energy supplies and domestic political pressures in the US, as public opinion largely opposes the war ahead of the upcoming congressional elections.
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