Iran warns the United States and Israel against any attacks as it prepares for state funeral processions for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to multiple reports. An Iranian military commander delivers the warning on Thursday, telling “enemies of Iran,” specifically naming the U.S. and Israel, that it will not allow them to act during the period leading up to the ceremonies.
The reports link the funeral preparations to the circumstances of Khamenei’s death, describing him as killed in airstrikes on the first day of the war. The warning underscores Iran’s stated intention to protect its territory and leadership during a high-profile national event.
On the timeline of the ceremonies, one outlet states that the funeral processions begin in Tehran on July 4 and continue through multiple stages before concluding with Khamenei’s burial in his hometown of Mashhad on July 9. The articles do not provide details on any specific planned responses, but they present Iran’s public warning as a deterrent measure ahead of the commemorations.
