Khamenei’s body arrives in Iran’s Qom; Hamas cedes Gaza governance
Hamas dissolves its governing body in Gaza, paving the way for a technocratic committee to take over.

Hamas dissolves its governing body in Gaza, paving the way for a technocratic committee to take over.




![A man rides a scooter past a billboard featuring the images of the late founder of the Islamic Revolution, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini (left); the late, slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei (centre); and his son, current Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei [Atta Kenare/AFP]](https://www.aljazeera.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/afp-newsml.afp_.com_.20260703T080918Z.doc-b9624fr-1783181209.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)




Massive crowds gathered in Tehran to mourn Khamenei’s death, with chants calling for revenge against the US and Israel.
The Islamic Republic is leaning into religious imagery to hone its political messages locally and across the region.

Millions of people have attended funeral prayers in Tehran for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Medical sources on the Red Sea coast report 16 dead from pro-government forces and 22 wounded.
Despite US objections, ambassador insists new fees to be charged to vessels transiting Strait of Hormuz.

Dmitry Medvedev says Iran’s ability to disrupt traffic in the Strait of Hormuz is equivalent to possession of a nuclear.
The Turkiye leader has repeatedly accused Israel of trying to undermine the US-Iran memorandum of understanding.
Iran will be shut down on Sunday and Monday to encourage more mourners to join funeral procession.










