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Tehran's theater of mourning: What Khamenei's funeral tells us about Iran's next move - analysis

Iran is burying its former leader in a week-long ceremony. Will it now use the boost to try to claw back its influence across the Middle East?

People gather at the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla for a farewell ceremony for Iran's late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on July 4, 2026 in Tehran, Iran. Khamenei and members of his family were killed on February 28 during U.S.-Israeli strikes at the beginning of the war, bringing an end to his 36-year rule.
Women hold rifles and flags during a pro-government National Army Day demonstration on April 17, 2026 in Tehran, Iran; illustrative.

Iran possesses modern weapons that have not yet been used, tested, military source claims

EUROPEAN UNION High Rep. for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas speaks to the media, in March 2026.

If Europe wants to help with Iran, it can target its proxies - opinion

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi meets with the Russian President Vladimir Putin (R) and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (2nd R) in St. Petersburg, Russia on April 27, 2026.

Araghchi visit highlights Iran-Russia coordination during US-Iran conflict tensions


Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi moves to cement Russia, Qatar ties

“Referring to the visit of the Russian high-ranking economic delegation to Tehran, he [Araghchi] expressed hope that this visit would help further develop bilateral relations,” Iran state media said.

 Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi walks, on the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York, US, September 24, 2024.

Iranian bank cards now usable in Russia as nations bypass sanctions

Connecting Iran's Shetab interbank network to the Russian system enabled collaboration, reducing reliance on the global SWIFT network, which has excluded Iranian banks since 2018.

 The Qader cruise missile is seen during the annual military parade in Tehran, Iran, September 21, 2024.

Russia bombing aid destined for Gaza, British intelligence claims

The strikes on ports in Ukraine have reportedly delayed transport to the Gaza enclave, where Palestinian civilians have reportedly suffered a humanitarian crisis as a result of the war against Hamas.

 Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during a news conference after a meeting of the State Council on youth policy in Moscow, Russia, December 22, 2022.

Iran's ties to Turkey grow following death of Hamas's Yahya Sinwar - analysis

In the wake of the death of Sinwar, it appears Iran and Turkey will be doing more heavy lifting to prop up Hamas and Hezbollah

 IRAN’S FOREIGN MINISTER Abbas Araqchi speaks as he meets with his Iraqi counterpart, Fuad Hussein, in Baghdad on Sunday. Araqchi has stated that any endangerment to Iran’s neighbors’ territorial integrity and its own borders is a ‘red line.’

Russia-Iran ties are gaining strength – analysis

Tehran and Moscow bolstering ties should be a security concern.

 Russia's President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Iran's Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Akbar Ahmadian during a meeting in Saint Petersburg, Russia September 12, 2024.

Iranian president to attend BRICS summit in Russia

Iran set to attend the upcoming BRICS summit in Russia in October from the 22cd till the 24th.

 Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian meets with Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Cape Town, South Africa, June 2, 2023.

Iran supplied Russia with short-range ballistic missiles - WSJ

A US official confirmed the arrival of the missiles, which have been used as Russia stepped up attacks on Ukrainian cities and infrastructures.

 An Iranian missile is displayed during an unveiling ceremony in Tehran, Iran, in this picture obtained on February 17, 2024.

Russia slams Israel in attempts to gain power and influence in Middle East - analysis

Russia is seeking to bring Turkey and the Syrian regime together, while also working closely with Iran.

 Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov attends a press conference after addressing the 78th Session of the U.N. General Assembly in New York City, U.S., September 23, 2023

Araqchi returns as Iran's Foreign Minister amid regional tensions and nuclear diplomacy - analysis

Abbas Araqchi returns as Iran’s Foreign Minister, focusing on nuclear discussions and regional diplomacy amid ongoing tensions with Israel.

 Iran's top nuclear negotiator Abbas Araqchi attends a meeting of the JCPOA Joint Commission in Vienna, Austria, June 28, 2019.

Iran to deliver hundreds of ballistic missiles to Russia soon, intel sources say

Officials said that Russian personnel have visited Iran to learn how to operate the Fath-360 defense system, which launches missiles with a maximum range of 120 km (75 miles) and a warhead of 150 kg.

 A new hypersonic ballistic missile called "Fattah" with a range of 1400 km, unveiled by Iran