Iran Braces for Week-Long Mourning as Tensions Escalate with US and Israel As Iran prepares to bid farewell to its former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the country's military leaders are sending a stern warning to the United States and Israel: any attacks on Iranian soil will be met with swift and severe retaliation. A top Iranian commander made the ominous statement as the nation begins a week-long period of mourning for Khamenei, who died last week after two decades at the helm of the Islamic Republic. The warning comes at a time of heightened tensions between Iran and its regional adversaries, with concerns growing about potential military clashes in the region. With the US and Israel maintaining a strong military presence in the Middle East, the situation is poised to remain volatile in the coming days.
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Iran warns against attacks amid Khamenei funeral A top Iranian commander warned the U.S. and Israel against waging attacks inside the country as the nation prepares for week-long funeral ceremonies recognizing Iran’s former Supreme Leader Ayatollah...
