Iran Threatens 'Harsh Retaliation' if US or Israel Strikes During Khamenei Funeral With Expected 20 Million Mourners

Source: International Business Times

Iranian officials have issued a stark warning ahead of funeral ceremonies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, saying any attack by the United States or Israel during the mourning period would trigger what they described as a 'harsh retaliation. 'The warning comes as Iran prepares for several days of public mourning following Khamenei's death in strikes that Iranian authorities say involved the United States and Israel. The Khamenei funeral is expected to draw enormous crowds, with officials claiming that as many as 20 million mourners could participate in ceremonies across Tehran, Qom, Mashhad, and parts of Iraq.