Trump: US, Iran to Cease Fire During Khamenei Funeral; Questions Sincerity of Mourners

Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States and Iran have agreed to a temporary cessation of hostilities during the funeral ceremonies for Iran's former Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. Khamenei was reportedly killed in a joint U.S.-Israeli military operation in February. The Iranian government began a week-long funeral procession for Khamenei on July 4.

Trump indicated that both nations would refrain from engaging in conflict during this period, with negotiations expected to resume once the funeral events conclude. According to Axios, Trump stated, "They have all gathered there, and one shot would be enough, but we will not do that, because then no one will talk to us." He emphasized that the pause in hostilities and negotiations was agreed upon until the conclusion of the funeral-related activities.

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They have all gathered there, and one shot would be enough, but we will not do that, because then no one will talk to us.

Commenting on the funeral, Trump expressed surprise at the public display of grief, suggesting that some Iranians might be feigning their tears. "I saw some Iranian people crying at Khamenei's funeral, and I was very surprised, because I thought the Iranian people hated Khamenei," Trump remarked, adding, "But maybe those tears are fake."

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I saw some Iranian people crying at Khamenei's funeral, and I was very surprised, because I thought the Iranian people hated Khamenei. But maybe those tears are fake.