Iran has issued a stark warning to the United States and Israel, demanding that both nations refrain from any military action while the country prepares for the state funeral of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
The directive was delivered by an Iranian military commander, who emphasized that the period of mourning must not be disrupted by external aggression.
Khamenei was killed in air strikes on February 28, marking the first day of the current conflict between the two nations.
The warning arrives at a fragile moment in the Middle East.
Iran recently announced a cessation of its own military strikes against Israel, signaling a temporary de-escalation in the missile exchange that erupted over the weekend.
The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the halt to media outlets, suggesting a potential pause in direct hostilities.