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Red lights illuminated Iraq’s holy shrines as a sign of revolution following the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Before his death, the holy shrines had normal lights, but as soon as the news was announced, the first lights were turned off, and the red lights, symbolizing revolution, were lit. Iran’s Supreme Leader was martyred during American and Israeli attacks on Iran. Iran’s official media confirmed Ayatollah’s death and announced a 7-day holiday and 40-day mourning throughout the country. Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh stated that Iran’s ports and coastal belt have been under US blockade, which is a breach of the cease-fire agreement. American media reported that the Iranian negotiating team was to arrive in Islamabad on Monday, but Iran has yet to decide on sending a delegation for the second round of talks with the US in Islamabad. US President Donald Trump stated that American envoys are heading to Islamabad for talks with Iran, and the ongoing two-week ceasefire is expected to end in a few days. US President Donald Trump stated that they would not repeat the mistakes of the Barack Obama era. According to Iranian news agency, two tankers that were trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz turned back. The Civil Aviation Authority of Iran announced that international flights from Mashhad Airport have been allowed, with operations to start from today. Hakan Fidan, head of Turkish Intelligence, stated that the talks between Washington and Tehran have made significant progress, but there are still several outstanding issues. In a recent development, four individuals have been arrested in Iran on espionage charges. According to reports, two of those arrested are foreign nationals. A newspaper report stated that Trump’s statement on the destruction of Iranian culture was made in haste, and it is believed that he was referring to the attacks on Iran’s infrastructure, schools, and hospitals. After the incidents, concerns on social media increased, and it was stated that the situation was being closely monitored. In a statement, it was said that the organization cannot be bound by one-sided ceasefires. In a recent development, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) seized 1.45 billion Iranian rials from a suspect arrested in Karachi. Iran has yet to decide on sending a delegation for the second round of talks with the US in Islamabad.
