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Khamenei crowds, Ankara jitters

Khamenei funeral rallies Iran as NATO allies brace for an uneasy Ankara summit

The day’s weight sat in security news: Iran staged a vast funeral, Russia hit Kyiv again, and China tested a submarine-launched missile into the Pacific. Europe then added its own stress test, with fires, heat and political nerves all arriving before leaders gather in Ankara.

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Iran Strait of Hormuz shipping warning
Ignites after being struck by a projectile near the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire on board the vessel.

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The Middle East after Gaza

An oil tanker was struck by a projectile near the Strait of Hormuz, indicating a direct escalation of maritime security threats in a critical chokepoint.

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