Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei died in a February strike, and his funeral on July 5, 2026 drew millions of mourners to Tehran and delegations from over 100 countries, making it one of the largest international gatherings in Iran's recent history. The event halted US-Iran negotiations, which President Trump said would resume after ceremonies conclude, while Israel continued military operations in Gaza and Lebanon and regional powers debated the future of bilateral diplomacy and regional security arrangements.