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Khamenei Returns at Ashura as Iran Suspends Nuclear Inspections and Prepares Oslo Talks

His Ashura appearance underscores Iran’s halted IAEA inspections ahead of preliminary US-Iran discussions in Oslo.

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Am 26. Juni 2025 hielt der oberste Führer Chamenei eine im Fernsehen übertragene Rede

Overview

  • Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made his first public appearance since the June 13–25 conflict with Israel by attending a televised Ashura mourning ceremony on June 26.
  • Reports indicate that during the war Khamenei operated from a bunker, shunning electronic communications and relaying orders through a trusted aide.
  • Tehran has suspended cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency until guarantees are provided for the security of its nuclear facilities.
  • State-aligned media in Iran has defamed IAEA chief Rafael Grossi as an Israeli spy following the agency’s critical report on the country’s nuclear activities.
  • Preparations are under way for Oslo talks between Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US envoy Steve Witkoff as both sides explore a return to diplomacy.