In what may be the most consequential geopolitical development in recent memory, Iran has launched a week-long series of funeral ceremonies for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed by the United States. While the article from La República confirms the commencement of mourning rites, the full ramifications of this unprecedented event — the targeted killing of Iran’s most powerful figure — are still unfolding. The ceremonies are expected to draw massive crowds and could reshape the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East for years to come.
Against this volatile backdrop, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday. According to the Israeli Prime Minister’s office, the two leaders agreed to meet “soon” in the United States. Netanyahu reportedly congratulated Trump on the 250th anniversary of American independence and praised the U.S. as the guarantor of global freedom. No details were given on the exact timing or location of the planned meeting.
