Khamenei Funeral Puts Iran-US Talks On Hold. Hormuz, Nuclear Program Hold Key To Peace

Source: International Business Times

A portrait of the late founder of the Islamic revolution supreme leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini is pictured on the podium being used to place the coffins of Iran's slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his family members at the Grand Mosalla during the funeral ceremonies in Tehran on July 4, 2026. AFP via Getty Images Iran's observance of slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral has put in abeyance peace talks with the US to find a resolution to the Middle East conflict. Top Iranian leaders attended the ceremonies which will end on July 9.