【Iran's Firm Response During the Mourning Period of Its Leader】 This U.S. attack on Iran differs from those in recent months, with the timing carefully chosen to coincide precisely with Ayatollah Khamenei’s transfer to Iraq.
As the saying goes, “When a person dies, it is paramount.” This was a deliberate act to reopen old wounds and pour salt on them.
Data from Flightradar24 (Flight Tracking 24 Hours) shows that U.S. Air Force aircraft conducted continuous air strikes on Iran while flying low near Gulf states, utilizing at least bases in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, and Bahrain.
The intent: knowing full well that Iran would retaliate more severely during this sensitive period, the U.S. recklessly damaged relations between Gulf nations and Iran, deliberately provoking tensions. While several countries surrounding Iran have been attempting to ease relations, the U.S. has once again torn apart the bonds among regional nations.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a statement: "During the funeral procession and farewell ceremony for the martyred leader, widespread public participation led to a humiliating defeat for global arrogance and America, the embodiment of evil."
It asserts that the U.S. "terrorist military" holds no binding commitments whatsoever—especially when Iraqi officials and people were hosting the mourning ceremonies, yet the U.S. launched an open attack.
The Revolutionary Guard will never allow the United States to interfere in affairs related to the Strait of Hormuz or manage its navigation. It reiterates that the sole safe passage for commercial vessels and oil tankers through the strait is defined by Iran.
It is clear this timing was deliberately selected by the U.S., and its true purpose is not to restart a war with Iran. Rather, it serves as a strategic move during the NATO summit hosted by Turkey, aimed at bargaining with NATO allies.
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