Following regional processions, the burial of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has concluded, shifting state focus to political uncertainty and ceasefire negotiations.

US forces have expanded military operations against Iran, hitting naval and air defense infrastructure after President Trump declared the ceasefire void. In retaliation, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targeted American bases in Kuwait and Bahrain.

U.S. forces launched strikes against Iranian military targets following attacks on commercial shipping, triggering retaliatory fire against bases in Bahrain and Kuwait. The escalation has disrupted regional peace efforts and impacted global energy markets.