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Resistance axis to grow stronger after Ayatollah Khamenei
Iraq's massive participation goes beyond symbolic mourning.
Iraq's massive participation goes beyond symbolic mourning.

Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 02:00 GMT on July 9, 2026.

The millions taking part in the funeral processions for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, signal a defining moment for the region, Scottish activist says.

Iran formally notifies the UN Security Council of fresh large-scale US military attacks against its territory, warning Washington about the consequences.

The US launches a fresh round of unprovoked military assaults against Iran, with attacks reported on the southeastern port city of Chabahar.

The head of the Iranian Space Agency (ISA) says the strategic vision of the martyred Leader laid the foundation for the long-term development of the country's space industry.

In the wake of continued US military adventurism, Iran's new Strait of Hormuz doctrine abandons tit-for-tat responses, mandating the waterway's complete closure and a two-for-one retaliatory strike in response to any attack – a strategic shift that leaves Washington trapped and cornered.

Sulaiman Ahmed takes a brief look at the military and geopolitical acumen of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

Iran’s Gharibabadi says that Trump must be spoken to in his own language, which is the language of force.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman says the US has violated the structure of the Islamabad agreement signed by the two countries, stressing that the Islamic Republic will firmly pursue the protection of its national interests and sovereignty.

A senior Ansarullah official says the funeral processions of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei substantiate the legitimacy of the Iranian political establishment.
"Iranians are known for their civility, culture, and strong moral values. We do not answer vulgarity with vulgarity, but with action: fearlessly and with great valor."

Political commentator Leila Hatoum says Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei's legacy extends beyond Iran's borders.

Eight Iranian forces have been martyred in the latest terrorist US attacks on the southern cities of Bandar Abbas and Bushehr.

A joint tribute by Iranian and international scholars and activists hails Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei's legacy as a symbol of anti-colonial resistance and unwavering opposition to imperialism.
A senior advisor to Iran's Leader has warned that the Axis of Resistance is "ready to pull the trigger" to "cleanse" the region of US forces.
Millions of mourners flooded the streets of the holy city of Karbala as the body of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution arrived for its final funeral procession in Iraq.

The secretary general of the World Union of Resistance Scholars hails martyred Ayatollah Khamenei’s solid support for the Palestinian issue, stressing that Palestinians’ heroic resilience originates from his backing.