Trump is watching the funeral of the former supreme leader of Iran.… (похороны · лидер · иран)
Trump is watching the funeral of the former supreme leader of Iran. Trump told Axios that he was observing the farewell ceremony for Iran's supreme leader Ali Khamenei. According to the portal, the American leader was surprised to see some Iranians crying during the funeral.
Consensus
- President Donald Trump announced a one-week pause in negotiations between the U.S. and Iran due to the funeral ceremonies of Ali Khamenei
- The funeral ceremonies for Ali Khamenei began on July 3rd in Tehran
- Multiple cities across Iran hosted memorial events from July 4-9
- Ali Khamenei died on February 28th following attacks by American and Israeli forces
- Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council, represented Russia at the funeral ceremonies
Points of divergence
- Trump stated he was watching the ceremony of farewell to Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and expressed surprise at seeing some Iranians crying during the funeral — vesti
- Ali Khamenei's son, Mojtaba Khamenei, became the new supreme leader of Iran after his father's death — m24
Coverage (2 sources)
- Trump Watches the Funerals of Former Supreme Leader of Iran — Вести
- Trump announces pause in talks with Iran due to Hamenei's funeral — Москва 24