US-Iran Agree to Ceasefire During Khamenei's Funeral

President Donald Trump has confirmed that the United States and Iran have agreed to a temporary ceasefire, halting military actions for a week to coincide with the funeral of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The truce was announced amidst ongoing nuclear negotiations, which have also been temporarily suspended.

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They are all there. One shot and we can wipe them all out, but we will not do that because after that we will no longer have anyone to negotiate with.

Trump stated in a brief phone interview that both sides agreed to 'refrain' from military actions to facilitate the funeral ceremonies. Khamenei was reportedly killed in a U.S.-Israel war on February 28. Trump commented on the situation, suggesting that while a single shot could eliminate Iranian forces, the U.S. would not act as they wish to have someone to negotiate with. He indicated that Iran is interested in reaching an agreement, and talks are expected to resume after the funeral period.

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They all agreed to 'hold back' from any military action for a week to allow Khamenei's funeral ceremony to be completed.

During the interview, Trump also expressed surprise at the scale of public mourning in Iran for Khamenei, admitting he had expected the Iranian people to resent him. He mused, "Maybe those tears are fake." Tens of thousands of Iranians gathered in Tehran to pay their respects, with many dressed in black and holding portraits of Khamenei and his successor, his son Ayatollah Mojtaba. The article details an extensive funeral procession planned across Iran and into Iraq, involving multiple cities and Shia holy sites before Khamenei's final burial in Iran.

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Maybe those tears are fake.