Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and senior Iraqi officials received the coffin at Najaf International Airport ahead of funeral ceremonies and a mass public procession, state TV reported.
A source with knowledge of the attacks told The Jerusalem Post that Iran was responsible for launching at least five drones and missiles at three ships in the strait over the past day.
Israel’s detention of Gazan medical officials, including Abu Safiya, has become a legal and security challenge as pressure grows to either charge or release detainees.
Iran appears to be testing Gulf states and the US with renewed maritime pressure in the Strait of Hormuz, risking wider regional instability.
The repeated entry of Israeli activists into Syria highlights a legal and security dilemma as authorities struggle to deter violations of the buffer zone.
Israel already has existing infrastructure with a pipeline between Eilat and Ashkelon, but infrastructure would be needed to connect Arab countries if they were willing.
Iran’s execution toll has reached at least 370 this year, with more than 100 killings reported in June alone, according to a Iranian human rights watchdog.
Both ships sustained structural damage, according to UKMTO, though no casualties or environmental impact were reported in either case.
"We want to continue working on the restructuring of the banking sector," Macron said at a news conference alongside Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
“The best path is the one that is now taking shape: making use of bloggers, influencers, and citizen media, who can communicate an accurate and authentic image of Iran."
The explosions are believed to have been caused by an explosive device planted on a vehicle near the French president's hotel, while Macron confirmed in a statement that his visit will continue.
