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Trump threatens Iran after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral saw calls for his killing

Trump made the comments on his Truth Social after U.S. officials demanded that Iran make a public statement saying the Strait of Hormuz is open.

By The Daily News New York

Jul 11, 2026, 2:34 AM· Updated Jul 11, 2026, 3:00 AM· 1 min read

Trump threatens Iran after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral saw calls for his killing — Credit: NPR World

Trump made the comments on his Truth Social after U.S. officials demanded that Iran make a public statement saying the Strait of Hormuz is open.

Source: NPR World

Source: NPR World

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