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Khamenei Funeral Pauses War as Hormuz and Nuclear Talks Loom

Monday, July 6, 2026 · 9 min

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US-Iran talks are inching forward around nuclear principles and a July 11 technical round, while Khamenei’s funeral pauses hostilities and Hormuz remains the pressure point for shipping, fees and regional security.

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US-Iran talks are inching forward around nuclear principles and a July 11 technical round, while Khamenei’s funeral pauses hostilities and Hormuz remains the pressure point for shipping, fees and regional security.

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