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US agrees to halt talks with Iran for a week as funeral for Khamenei begins
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Key Points:
- Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, attended the funeral of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, offering condolences on behalf of Russia and meeting with Iranian officials.
- Iran's parliamentary adviser Mahdi Mohammadi vowed "revenge" for Khamenei's death, pledging ongoing retaliation and calling on Iranians to prepare for vengeance against those responsible.
- France and the UK reached a security agreement with Oman to ensure safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, with plans to potentially deploy a multinational military mission to protect this vital global shipping route.
- Satellite imagery reveals ongoing construction at Iran's secret Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site, raising concerns about Iran's compliance with the memorandum of understanding signed with the US and suggesting the facility may host an enrichment plant.
- Israeli and Lebanese tensions persist 20 years after the Second Lebanon War, with recent fighting involving Hezbollah and Israeli forces, while diplomatic efforts continue to normalize relations and address Hezbollah's disarmament.
