Iranian forces have been reinforcing Kharg Island for months by digging extensive underground tunnels, transferring hundreds of additional soldiers and artillery units to the island.
Fars News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, reported that no initial memorandum of understanding with the United States has been approved, citing an informed source close to Iran's negotiating team. Earlier, U.S. President Donald Trump had announced the cancellation of planned severe attacks on Iran due to progress in high-level negotiations, though he did not provide further details about the agreement.
On Wednesday, a Qatari mediation team reported that the United States has retreated from adding new clauses, reverting to an original text proposed two weeks ago that is agreeable between the Islamic Republic and the United States. Fars News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, stated that while the Islamic Republic has not yet given a final response, the U.S. acceptance increases the likelihood of approval by Iran's main authorities.
Alireza Zakani, the mayor of Tehran, announced that the funeral procession for Ali Khamenei will take place during the second ten days of Muharram, coinciding with Shiite mourning ceremonies. He described the procession as a renewal of allegiance to the ideals of Ali Khamenei and a reaffirmation of support for Mojtaba Khamenei.
