Editorial photo #13844191 Religion and Belief

First Day Of The Islamic Month Of Muharram In Kashmir, India

A Kashmiri Shia Muslim man holds a placard featuring a portrait of Iran's new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, on the first day of the Islamic holy month of Muharram in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on June 17, 2026. U.S. President Donald Trump states that an interim accord with Iran is not final and mentions the possibility of resuming military actions if dissatisfied or if Tehran does not comply. The United States and Iran have reached an interim peace agreement aimed at ending hostilities and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with a formal signing ceremony scheduled for June 19 in Switzerland. This marks the start of a 60-day negotiation period focused on Iran's nuclear program and broader regional issues. Lebanon remains a key point of contention, with Israel and Hezbollah continuing to exchange attacks despite international calls for de-escalation. The funeral of Iran's late Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, is set to begin in Tehran on July 4, followed by burial in Mashhad on July 9 after ceremonies in Tehran and Qom. (Photo by Firdous Nazir/NurPhoto)