Iran After Khamenei: U.S. and Iran Talk in Doha as Funeral Begins

Days of tension and days of calm have defined U.S.-Iran relations since last month’s truce. This Wednesday in Doha, both sides are meeting again—indirectly. The talks come as Iran prepares for four days of state funeral proceedings for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, beginning Friday. The regime is showcasing a growing list of foreign dignitaries attending the funeral. It is a show of strength for a leadership that has rebounded since Khamenei was killed on the first day of the war. The event is also a victory lap for a government that has long revered martyrdom.