Iran hard-liners threaten Trump as US pressure campaign intensifies
What's new: The rhetoric rose after funeral rites for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and followed renewed US strikes and maritime moves.
What's new: The rhetoric rose after funeral rites for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and followed renewed US strikes and maritime moves.
The list includes Trump, Netanyahu, Macron, Meloni and Merz, but no official Iranian government endorsement accompanied it.
The procession from July 4 reached Tehran, Qom, Najaf, Karbala and ended with the final burial in Mashhad.
About 400 foreign bloggers and influencers, including U.S. citizens, joined the procession, drawing scrutiny in Washington.
Earlier: Ali Khamenei burial in Mashhad delayed after Iraq route stallsSeries: Iran · Ali Khamenei Funeral and Succession · 2 chapters since Jul 8The delegation will also include Yahya Cholil Staquf and Haedar Nashir, with meetings planned with Abbas Araghchi and Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf.
What's new: The procession moved through Enghelab Square as mourners waved Iranian flags and red banners tied to martyrdom and vengeance.
What's next: Mojtaba Khamenei has not appeared publicly since the strike that killed his father, deepening uncertainty as fighting with the US flares again.
Indonesia had initially planned to send only its ambassador, but Iran restricted funeral access to officials above ambassador level.
Indonesia revised an initial plan for only its ambassador to attend after Iran asked for officials above ambassadorial rank.
Earlier: Indonesia Seeks Envoy for Ali Khamenei Farewell TributeSeries: Ali Khamenei · Funeral and Indonesia Delegation · 2 chapters since Jul 6Iran expects delegations from about 30 countries, with no representatives from the United States or Western nations invited.
Tehran cited Article 13 of the Islamabad memorandum, in force since 18 June, hours after Trump reopened the military option.
The procession begins in Tehran on July 4, moves to Qom, then ends at the Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad.
Why it matters: Iranians interviewed after the June 7 missile barrage described rising prices, shattered infrastructure and fading hopes for regime change.