Iran, Khamenei
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A massive gathering, security concerns and paused negotiations have turned a mourning period into a diplomatic flashpoint.
The PDKI says six Kurdish fighters were killed in an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp ambush near Piranshahr, while the Revolutionary Guards claim five Kurdish militants dead.
After surviving months of strikes by the U.S. and Israel, the Iranian regime has emerged emboldened, contradicting Trump's claim of accomplishing "regime change."
Iranian negotiators have left Doha as the Islamic Republic pauses diplomacy ahead of a multi-day funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Targets hit include ballistic missile infrastructure, nuclear sites, and naval bases.
In the spring, U.S. officials suspected Israel intended to kill Iran's top negotiators and sent a warning to Tehran to take precautions.
US officials attempted to warn Iran of fears they had that Israel would assassinate meditators during talks this spring, two US officials said.
Tehran prepares massive security operation for Ali Khamenei's July 9 burial, mobilizing Basij militia and IRGC for expected historic turnout.