{"id":2623082,"date":"2026-07-02T21:46:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T01:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/iran-halts-negotiations-for-days-long-khamenei-spectacle\/"},"modified":"2026-07-02T21:46:44","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T01:46:44","slug":"iran-halts-negotiations-for-days-long-khamenei-spectacle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/iran-halts-negotiations-for-days-long-khamenei-spectacle\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran Halts Negotiations for Days-Long Khamenei Spectacle"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">14<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Firan-halts-negotiations-for-days-long-khamenei-spectacle%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2623082&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The article discusses the current political and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ottawa-police-threatens-to-call-in-military-to-stop-trucker-protest\/\" title=\"Ottawa Police Threatens to Call In Military to Stop Trucker Protest\">social tensions<\/a> in Iran following the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during an attack carried out by Israel in collaboration with the United States. As Iran prepares for his funeral, which is expected to attract an estimated 15 to 20 million mourners, negotiations involving Iran are temporarily paused for the six<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/king-charles-iii-to-give-first-speech-as-nation-mourns-queens-death\/\" title=\"King Charles III To Give First Speech As Nation Mourns Queen\u2019s Death\">-day mourning period<\/a>. Iranian officials emphasize calls for national unity and revenge, with symbols of the funeral featuring Khamenei\u2019s fist and the slogan \u201cWe must rise.\u201d Meanwhile, iran\u2019s leadership warns U.S. and Israeli forces against any misconduct in the Strait of Hormuz,threatening retaliation if provoked. The country is also mobilizing its population to demonstrate strength and solidarity, aiming to send a message of resilience and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >independence amidst ongoing regional tensions<\/a>. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-announces-plan-for-mass-evacuation-of-americans-from-war-torn-israel\/\" title=\"US to evacuate Americans from war-torn Israel\">situation remains highly volatile<\/a>,with international observers watching for any further escalation.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><br \/>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Negotiations will be on hold while Iran wallows in belligerence as it buries Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in the opening moments of the Feb. 28 attack on Iran carried out by Israel in collaboration with the United States.<\/p>\n<p>Qatari and Pakistani officials said talks have paused for the funeral, which will dominate Iran internally for six days, from Saturday through July 9, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/live-updates\/us-iran-war-trump-negotiations-pause-ayatollah-funeral\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CBS News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Iranian negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf called for national unity as a first step to getting even.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe nation\u2019s call for vengeance must ring in the ears of the whole world,\u201d he said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>The emblem of the funeral is Khamenei\u2019s closed fist with the slogan, \u201cWe must rise,\u201d \u00a0according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2026\/07\/02\/world\/middleeast\/iran-funeral-ali-khamenei-preparations.html?unlocked_article_code=1.ulA.0a5G.fsjjSzc_C_il&#038;smid=url-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The New York Times<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The Iranian regime is making threats and demanding peace and quiet for their upcoming 5 day Death To America rally. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/UKbh0Z5xry\">https:\/\/t.co\/UKbh0Z5xry<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/tedcruz\/status\/2072695925491847443?\">July 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian urged Iranians \u201cof every ethnicity, religion, preference and political tendency\u201d to show the world a united, powerful Iran.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYour widespread presence will be a decisive response to the logic of terrorism, violence and bullying, and a clear message to the world that the Iranian nation stands united and in solidarity in defending its independence and dignity,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The Iranian military, meanwhile, cast the U.S. and Israel as enemies in need of being threatened if they do not behave, according to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timesofisrael.com\/iran-warns-us-israel-against-attacks-ahead-of-long-delayed-khamenei-funeral\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Times of Israel.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe warn the enemies of Iran, especially the US and the Zionist regime, to avoid any miscalculation and to think about the harsh retaliation our armed forces would make to any threat and aggression against our country,\u201d Ali Abdollahi, commander of Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, said in a statement.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">There\u2019s an old scripture that says: \u201cI have set before you life and death, blessing and curse.\u201d \u2070\u2070Iran cannot keep choosing death and curse. \u2070\u2070And today we once again urge Iran to revert to the path of peace and dialogue.<\/p>\n<p>The world is not with Iran.<\/p>\n<p>Iran\u2019s own\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/VhwMQE4TGQ\">pic.twitter.com\/VhwMQE4TGQ<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ambassador Mike Waltz (@USAmbUN) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/USAmbUN\/status\/2072718840786457066?\">July 2, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Estimates project that between 15 and 20 million Iranians will publicly mourn Khamenei.<\/p>\n<p>It is uncertain whether Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the slain leader, will participate in public. Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen in public since he was wounded in the raid that killed his father.<\/p>\n<p>As shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz began to rise, Iran demanded ships sail where Iran says or face a \u00a0\u201cforceful response.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The comment appeared to be a response to a statement from U.S. Central Command \u00a0that during a meeting of Middle East leaders in Bahrain, \u201cleaders underscored their d commitment to the free flow of commerce through the Strait of Hormuz.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Iran also claimed that U.S. patrolling over the strait causes \u201cinsecurity in this waterway and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/iran-launches-ballistic-missile-strike-near-u-s-consulate-in-iraq\/\" title=\"... fires missiles near US consulate in Iraq\">threatens regional security<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAny attempt by the United States to interfere in security matters or any disruptive action in the Strait of Hormuz will be considered a threat to Iran\u2019s national sovereignty and will be met with a rapid and decisive reaction,\u201d Iran said.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #171717; display: flex;font-size: 16px;font-weight: 600;line-height: 1.5;margin: 24px 0;padding: 18px 20px 18px 30px;text-align: left;\">\n<div style=\"align-self: stretch;border-left: 3px solid #171717;flex-shrink: 0;padding-left: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/\">Choose The Western Journal as your preferred source on Google and never miss reporting that defends truth, protects freedom, and advances Western civilization<\/a><\/div>\n<p style=\"border: 1px solid #f5f5f5; padding: 16px;\">Advertise with The Western Journal and reach millions of highly engaged readers, while supporting our work. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/advertise-us\/?wj_source=article\">Advertise Today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey == typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts = { \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs = [ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i = 0; i < inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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