Massive crowds gather in Qom for Khamenei funeral; Araghchi warns final talks 'will not begin as long as threats continue | LIVE

Explosive devices detonate near Macron's hotel in Damascus

A series of explosive devices detonated near the hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron is staying in Damascus, according to a security source. No immediate information was available on casualties or whether the hotel itself was affected.

Araghchi: Final agreement talks won't begin under threats

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that negotiations with the United States on a final agreement "will not begin as long as the threats continue," urging Washington to "respect its signature" under Article 13 of the memorandum of understanding.

Relatively calm night in south Lebanon

South Lebanon experienced a relatively calm night, interrupted only by Israeli sweeping fire targeting Houla, while Israeli drones continued flying over towns and villages across the region.

Projectile strikes tanker near Strait of Hormuz

A tanker sailing off Oman near the Strait of Hormuz was struck by an unidentified projectile, causing a fire but no casualties or environmental damage, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said, as Axios reported that Iran fired at least two missiles at commercial vessels.

Massive crowds gather in Qom for Khamenei funeral

Huge crowds gathered in the holy city of Qom on the fourth day of funeral ceremonies for former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, whose body is lying in state at Jamkaran Mosque after he was killed in Israeli-U.S. strikes on Feb. 28.

Welcome to our live coverage

Welcome to our live coverage of Lebanon, where the Israeli army continues daily attacks and the destruction of villages in the occupied "buffer zone" despite the cease-fire in effect since June 20, while we also follow developments in Iran during Khamenei's funeral procession.

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