Funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei unfolds in Iran as mourners pledge ‘revenge’

Key Points:

• The UK Maritime Trade Operations Centre (UKMTO) has raised the threat level in the Strait of Hormuz to "severe" after multiple attacks on oil tankers, including a Saudi-flagged crude oil tanker and a Qatari LNG tanker, both damaged off the coast of Oman by unknown projectiles or UAVs.
• Iran has claimed sovereignty over parts of the Strait of Hormuz in a filing to the International Maritime Organization, asserting territorial rights and rejecting international criticism of its activities in the strategic shipping lane.
• The Israel Defense Forces discovered weapons, including explosive devices and a Hezbollah flag, inside a civilian home near the Lebanon border, highlighting ongoing tensions and Hezbollah's military presence in the region.
• President Donald Trump announced plans to lift U.S. sanctions on Turkey and indicated readiness to proceed with the sale of F-35 stealth jets, signaling a shift in U.S. policy despite previous concerns over Turkey's purchase of Russian missile systems.
• Former U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley criticized Trump's approach to Iran, expressing skepticism that Iran will relinquish its nuclear ambitions voluntarily, and urged tougher measures to limit Iranian influence, especially in the Strait of Hormuz.