Iran’s New Hardline Era Emerges | US News

US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 4, 2026 · 1m

Iran’s state funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, delayed and now held amid the U.S.’s 250th anniversary, signals a defiant resurgence of the Islamic Republic. Once seen as on the brink after his death during the U.S.-Israel war, Iran is now showcasing a hard-line leadership under his son Mojtaba Khamenei, who appears poised to lead with greater assertiveness. With key figures from the Revolutionary Guard dominating the new regime, Iran projects strength despite economic strain, signaling a shift from civilian moderates to security-driven strategists. Intelligence agencies are closely…