Khamenei funeral
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Iran's Supreme Leader Skips Father's Funeral Amid Israeli Threats
Mojtaba Khamenei will not attend his father's state funeral, citing assassination threats — raising questions about who leads Iran as July 9 talks approach.
Halt Hour 176: London Mid-Morning, All Four Conditions at Zero
At 10:00 UTC on July 5 the halt stands at 176 hours. London has been open three hours, pricing the same unverified corridor that closed the Asian session. Washington returns Monday.
Halt Hour 168: Full Asian Session Underway, Corridor Unchanged
At 02:00 UTC on July 5 the halt stands at 168 hours. Tokyo, Singapore, and Hong Kong are all in session — the first full Asian pricing window since the London holiday close.
Halt Hour 166: Tokyo Opens Into an Unchanged Corridor
At 00:00 UTC on July 5 the halt stands at 166 hours. Tokyo has been open for roughly an hour — the first major pricing session since London's Independence Day close. All four verification conditions remain at zero.
Halt Hour 164: Tokyo One Hour Out, Asian Session Incoming
At 22:00 UTC on July 4 the halt stands at 164 hours. US and London markets are dark. Tokyo opens in roughly one hour, bringing the first post-London pricing window.
The July 9 Window: When Both Sides Reach Full Diplomatic Capacity
The funeral closes around July 9; Washington is back July 7. Hour 247 is the first point where both parties operate at full diplomatic depth — and no channel exists yet.
Halt Hour 160: US Holiday Dark, Pre-Tokyo Gap, Corridor Unchanged
At 18:00 UTC on July 4 the halt stands at 160 hours. London has closed, US markets remain dark, and Asian markets are five hours from open as Tehran ceremonies continue into the night.
Halt Hour 158: London Close, US Holiday Dark, Corridor Unchanged
At 16:00 UTC on July 4 the halt stands at 158 hours. London approaches the European close as US markets remain dark and Tehran funeral ceremonies continue into the evening.
Halt Hour 156: London Afternoon, US Holiday Dark, Corridor Unchanged
At 14:00 UTC on July 4 the halt stands at 156 hours. London enters the afternoon session as US markets remain closed and Tehran funeral ceremonies enter the evening.
Halt Hour 154: London Midday, US Holiday Dark, Corridor Unchanged
At 12:00 UTC on July 4 the halt stands at 154 hours. London enters midday as US markets remain closed. All four verification conditions hold at zero completed steps.
Halt Hour 148: Tokyo Closes the Independence Day Session, London Pre-Market Opens
At 06:00 UTC on July 4 the halt stands at 148 hours. Tokyo closes the first Independence Day Asia session unchanged. London pre-market opens as funeral crowds gather in Tehran.
Halt Hour 144: Independence Day Gap Opens, Tehran Funeral Begins
The US-Iran halt reaches 144 hours as the July 4 federal holiday takes effect. Asian markets open the holiday gap as Khamenei state funeral ceremonies begin in Tehran.
Qatar Cites Doha Progress as US-Iran Talks Pause for Khamenei Funeral
Qatar declared positive progress as US-Iran indirect talks in Doha concluded Thursday, though Washington and Tehran disputed whether a $6 billion frozen funds release was agreed.
Iran Plans Khamenei Funeral in Three Cities, Expects Millions
Iran will hold funeral ceremonies for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, Qom, and Mashhad, with Tehran authorities preparing for 15 to 20 million participants.