Iran Funeral & Music Censorship: Iran has begun a six-day state funeral for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran, with mass mourning and religious songs at the Grand Mosalla—while a separate discussion highlights how Iranian artists face permit hurdles via song panels that can block political or “insulting Islam” content. Gaza War Milestone: Palestinians and Israelis marked 1,000 days since Oct. 7, with Gaza’s future still uncertain amid ongoing strikes and stalled reconstruction. Israel Settlements Talk: Netanyahu and Smotrich signaled openness to new Jewish settlements in remaining Gaza, renewing fears of forced displacement. Lebanon Pop Live: Haifa Wehbe is set to perform live in Amman, Jordan on July 11, with Mohamed Chaker also on the bill. Turkey Culture & Concerts: Sakarya kicks off the Türkiye Culture Route Festival with a packed lineup from Haluk Levent to Kıraç, plus craft and food heritage stops. Streaming Spotlight: Ram Charan’s “Peddi” lands on Netflix India July 9 across multiple languages. Music Law Clash: Punk-rock duo Bob Vylan is suing the BBC for defamation over coverage tied to anti-Palestinian censorship claims. Regional Arts Online: Jordan’s Jerash Festival is being reshaped by digital tech, expanding how heritage is experienced and shared.