Overview

• Ali Jamenei appeared at a Tehran mosque on July 6 to lead Ashura mourning rites, marking his first in-person engagement since the June 13–24 US-Israeli airstrikes.
• State media footage showed him greeting worshippers under strict security measures, fueling speculation about his whereabouts during the conflict.
• NetBlocks reported a roughly two-hour internet blackout on Saturday night, underscoring authorities’ control over online communications.
• Iran continues to bar IAEA inspectors after President Raisi ordered the suspension of nuclear cooperation on June 26.
• A ceasefire brokered on June 24 remains in effect, but both Tehran and Washington maintain a wary peace following reciprocal strikes and missile barrages.