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Trump says US knocked hell out of Iran at funeral
NDTV··4 Jul
US President Donald Trump on July 4, 2026, said the US knocked the hell out of Iran and gave Tehran a week off for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral as six-day mourning rituals began. Khamenei was killed in a US-Israeli airstrike on February 28. Iran chose July 4, the US 250th anniversary, to start ceremonies ending in Mashhad on July 9.
Prism
What It Means For You
- US-Iran tensions affect global oil prices and Middle East stability.
- Leadership transition in Iran remains uncertain after Khamenei's death.
- Regional security truces remain fragile despite recent de-escalation.
What's Happening
- Iran began six-day funeral rituals for Ali Khamenei on July 4.
- Trump made remarks near Mount Rushmore the same day.
- Burial in Mashhad is scheduled for July 9.
Geopolitical Context
- Khamenei was killed in US-Israeli strikes on February 28.
- Iran chose July 4 to begin the funeral ceremonies.
- Mojtaba Khamenei succeeded his father as Supreme Leader.
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