Iran-US war latest: Tehran begins public mourning for Ayatollah Khamenei and claims funeral will draw 20 million
Iran has begun public mourning for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following his death in US-Israeli strikes. The regime is using the funeral processions as a show of political strength while warning against further military interference.
Why it matters
The death of a major political figure and the subsequent regional tensions pose a significant risk of escalation in Middle Eastern conflicts.
Iran warned the US and Israel any attacks during the public funeral would be met with a ‘harsh retaliation’
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