Iran says 14 killed in U.S. strikes ahead of Khamenei's burial
Summary
Iran says at least 14 people have died in recent U.S. airstrikes amid rising conflict after Iran attacked commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The body of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei arrived in Mashhad for burial, while President Trump said Iran wants to make a deal but threatened harsher strikes if attacks continue.Key Facts
- Iran reported at least 14 deaths and 78 injuries from U.S. airstrikes over two days.
- The strikes targeted locations including two bridges near Mashhad and killed nine members of Iran's armed forces.
- Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s coffin arrived in Mashhad, with burial ceremonies ongoing.
- Khamenei was killed by U.S. or Israeli strikes on February 28, 2026, at the start of the conflict.
- President Trump said Iran "wants to make a deal" but expressed doubt that Iran would keep any agreement.
- Trump also warned the U.S. would respond with "much worse" strikes if Iran attacks ships again.
- Iran recently attacked three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route.
- A 60-day ceasefire agreed in June appears to have ended, but President Trump has allowed peace talks to continue.
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