Thursday, July 9th, 2026
Iran to bury Khamenei in Mashhad as US ramps up strikes
MASHHAD: Iranians were preparing on Thursday to bury their slain leader Ali Khamenei in his hometown of Mashhad in northeast Iran, as new US strikes threatened to trigger a fresh escalation in the Middle East war. The late supreme leader’s burial follows a multi-day funeral ceremony that attracted millions of mourners across various cities in both Iran and Iraq. But just as the funeral rites headed into their final day, the United States launched new strikes on Iran in retaliation for attacks on shipping in the vital Strait of Hormuz.Read More
Diplomacy only path to peace: FO
ISLAMABAD, JUL 9 /DNA/ – Pakistan on Thursday expressed deep concern over the escalating tensions in the region, issuing a formal call for all parties to exercise maximum restraint and avoid any actions that could further destabilize the already fragile security environment. In an official statement, the Pakistani government emphasized that a renewed conflict would have devastating consequences for all stakeholders, stressing that “a renewed conflict is in no one’s interest.” “We call upon all parties to refrain from any actions that may further undermine regional peace and stability,” theRead More