Published July 4, 2026 at 12:55 PM ET · Updated July 5, 2026 at 4:06 PM ET
Iran nuclear talks reach day 18 as defiant mourners gather for Khamenei's funeral
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Iran nuclear negotiations entered their 18th day as large crowds gathered in Tehran for the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. Mourners were described as defiant, with some chanting for revenge, while a reported new supreme leader remains in hiding.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 1 d ago, when The American Conservative reported it. Coverage has since grown to 3 independent outlets, including 2 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from New York Times. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
