The Washington Post July 12, 2026 • 01:53

After leader’s funeral, an emboldened Iran tests Trump, risking renewed war - The Washington Post

By Susannah George

After leader’s funeral, an emboldened Iran tests Trump, risking renewed war - The Washington Post

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said the Strait of Hormuz would be closed until further notice, accusing the United States of interfering in the waterway.

TEHRAN The elaborate funeral rites for Irans slain supreme leader that drew huge crowds of mourners offered a show of strength by the countrys surviving leadership as key senior officials boldly emer… [+132 chars]

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