Islamic Republic officials, including Ali Larijani, are rejecting U.S. President Donald Trump's demand for unconditional surrender and have threatened retaliation in response to the killing of Ali Khamenei.

Islamic Republic officials, including Ali Larijani, are rejecting U.S. President Donald Trump's demand for unconditional surrender and have threatened retaliation in response to the killing of Ali Khamenei.

Two terrorists involved in the October 7 invasion of Israel were killed in IDF airstrikes in Gaza over the weekend: Muhammad al-Namrouti, a Hamas platoon commander in southern Gaza, and Muawiya al-Aidi, a PIJ platoon commander in central Gaza. Both were identified by the IDF as posing an immediate threat to Israeli troops.
Javad Zamani's funeral was held on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, in Iran, following his execution alongside Abolfazl Saeedi on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, by order of the Islamic Republic regime.
Alireza Zakani, the mayor of Tehran, announced that a "farewell ceremony" for Ali Khamenei and a funeral procession for him and other family members killed alongside him will begin on July 4, with his burial scheduled for July 9 in Mashhad. Zakani predicts at least 15 to 20 million people will participate in the ceremony in Tehran.