Political commentator Ryan Dawson says Trump's strikes on senior Iranian officials backfired, heightening regional tensions instead of triggering regime change.
"You have proven that the authentic Iraqi people will remain committed to their resistance line and continue their jihadist approach in resisting global arrogance," the statement read.
Kevin Barrett says the massive funeral processions for the martyred Leader marked a decisive blow to long-standing Western narratives about his public support.
The Iranian acting defense minister says the massive turnout at the funeral of Martyr Ayatollah Khamenei is a strategic asset for the country’s defense and deterrence capabilities.
Russia rejects unjustified attempts to escalate tensions around Iran or to use the Security Council as a venue for political score-settling with Tehran.