Iran's national anthem sung in unison at martyred Leader's funeral

Mourners gathered at Tehran's Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla sang the national anthem of the Islamic Republic together during the funeral procession of the martyred Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. A powerful moment of unity and national grief.

Two Egos, One War: Iran’s Psychological Edge

Trump and Netanyahu share a fatal flaw: egoism so deep they believe they write history alone. But while they posture, Iran outsmarted them—quietly adding psychologists to its negotiating team to study their triggers and weaknesses. It worked. Iran matched their madness not with firepower, but with wisdom, proving that arrogance is vulnerability. As these two fragile men drag nations toward conflict, Iran stands calm, ten moves ahead. The U.S. paper tiger shatters from within. Self-reflection, not missiles, wins the real war.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/527852/Two-egos-one-war-Why-Iran-understands-Trump-and-Netanyahu-better

A procession of young Iraqi children gathered to bid farewell to the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution.

Families of Minab martyrs arrive in Tehran to renew allegiance to Leader

🔹Families of martyrs from Minab arrived in Tehran this morning aboard a 420-member convoy to participate in the commemoration ceremony for the martyred Leader.

Shehbaz Sharif: Martyred Leader's profound impact will endure for generations

🔹Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, in a message following his attendance at the funeral ceremony of Iran's martyred Leader, emphasized that his wisdom, leadership, and profound impact on Iran and the region will endure for generations.

🔹Sharif reaffirmed that Pakistan stands by Iran as a brotherly neighbor during this time of grief.

D-8 Secretary-General meets Iranian FM to offer condolences

🔹D-8 Secretary-General Seyed Soheil Mahmoud, who traveled to Tehran to attend the tribute ceremony for the martyred Leader, met with Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi on Friday evening.

🔹Mahmoud offered condolences over the martyrdom of the Leader and other Iranian officials and citizens during the US-Zionist imposed war, expressing solidarity with the Iranian government and nation.

🔹He presented a report on the D-8 Secretariat's programs and upcoming meetings, calling for Iran's continued active participation.

🔹Minister Araghchi thanked the Secretary-General for his presence and the valuable stance of D-8 member states in condemning the US-Zionist aggression and expressing solidarity with Iran.

🔹He highlighted the important role of regional organizations in countering US unilateralism and emphasized Iran's continued cooperation and participation in future D-8 meetings.

Medvedev: Tehran is a vibrant, dynamic city; Iran passed a difficult test

🔹Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council, who traveled to Iran to attend the tribute ceremony for the martyred Leader, told reporters on his way back to Moscow: "I saw Tehran as a vibrant and dynamic city."

🔹He added that during his visit, he discussed with the Iranian President the idea of creating a cooperation platform among sanctioned countries to counter illegal restrictions.

🔹Medvedev also noted that the Russian delegation's visit was carried out on President Putin's direct orders, dedicated to paying tribute to the late Leader.

Iranian Foreign Ministry issues statement on farewell to martyred Leader

🔹The Foreign Ministry stated that the great nation of Iran mourns the loss of its wise Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, and has turned this historic farewell into an opportunity to renew allegiance to his ideals and safeguard the achievements of independence, dignity, and strength.

🔹"His martyrdom is not the end of the path, but the beginning of a new chapter in the elevation of Islam and Iran," the statement read, adding that the nation will honor his legacy under the guidance of the new Leader and continue his proud path with full resolve.

🔹The Ministry emphasized that Iran will persistently pursue justice against US-Zionist criminals as a permanent demand.

Foreign lenses capture Iran's unbreakable resolve

Western media conceded what U.S.-Israeli strategists denied: the martyrdom of Ayatollah Khamenei has unified a nation. CNN noted the symbolism of Muharram and July 4th converging; Reuters captured millions chanting "Revenge!"; The Guardian admitted 30 million may attend. As one mourner told AP: "He was our heart, our father, our everything." The unprecedented turnout—with delegations from over 100 countries—shattered narratives of division. Iran's message to the world: grief has become mobilization, and resistance knows no borders.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/527874/Foreign-lenses-capture-the-unbreakable-resolve-of-a-grieving

Foreign mourners at Leader's funeral: 'We lost our father'

Delegations from nearly 100 countries joined millions in Tehran, calling Ayatollah Khamenei "the father of the oppressed." A Nigerian student wept: "They separated us from our father." Pakistan's PM affirmed solidarity; Lebanon's Elias al-Mur credited him with transforming resistance into a comprehensive political model. Russian philosopher Alexander Dugin called his martyrdom "a path to eternity." As one Bosnian woman summed up: "We lost our father." Yet foreign mourners agreed—his movement grows stronger. The world witnessed not just grief, but an unbreakable bond that transcends borders and defies empires.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/527876/Foreign-mourners-at-Leader-s-funeral-We-lost-our-father

✍By Iran Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi

Legacy of martyred Khamenei's foreign policy vision

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi outlines the late Leader's diplomatic framework: 'Dignity, Wisdom, and Expediency.' Independence meant active global engagement, not isolation. Resistance diplomacy was not mere confrontation—it was strategic reasoning to advance national interests from a position of strength. Regional security, he emphasized, must come from within, not external alliances. His legacy guides Iran's future: principled yet pragmatic, idealistic yet realistic. As Araghchi affirms, power is not domination—it is the ability to foster equal cooperation and safeguard national values. A vision that turns diplomacy into a shield of dignity.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/527873/Legacy-of-martyred-Khamenei-s-foreign-policy-vision

The epitome of resistance against bullies and hegemons

Ayatollah Khamenei stood firm against U.S. carriers and Israeli aggression, championing Iran's dignity and nuclear rights for nearly four decades. His legacy, as Zarif noted, was safeguarding sovereignty through defense, unity, and diplomacy. Now, millions honor him in a historic six-day farewell across Tehran, Qom, Mashhad, Najaf, and Karbala—each city reflecting his spiritual and political journey. His final resting place beside Imam Reza (AS) symbolizes a leader who never bowed to bullies and whose resistance lives on in every mourner's heartbeat.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/527866/The-epitome-of-resistance-against-bullies-and-hegemons

A city in mourning, a farewell in order

Hundreds of thousands gathered at Tehran's Mosalla—yet the atmosphere was one of order and care. Volunteers offered water, mist sprayers cooled the summer heat, and sanitation crews kept streets spotless. The rhythm was steady: as one group paid respects, another arrived. Amid the black banners and portraits, the smallest coffin—that of the Leader's 14-month-old grandchild—drew the most tears. Families, elderly, and international guests from Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and Iraq moved together. Grief was profound, but so was dignity. Tehran showed the world: mourning can be massive yet peaceful, sorrowful yet organized.

https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/527865/A-city-in-mourning-a-farewell-in-order

🚨 URGENT: Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya in Mortal Danger

His lawyer says: "This is the last time you will see me… They brought me here to kill me."

Dr. Abu Safiya, director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza, was found with severe bruises, struggling to breathe and speak at an underground interrogation facility. He has endured daily beatings with hammers and batons, lost consciousness repeatedly, and received no medical care.

Physicians for Human Rights demands his immediate transfer and medical examination.

Any delay could cost his life.

#SaveDrAbuSafiya #FreeAbuSafiya #Gaza