Escalating West Asia Conflict: Iran Prepares Funeral for Khamenei Amid Missile Exchanges with Israel

Iranian state media reported that the body of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will be placed at the Grand Mosalla prayer complex in Tehran for public tribute after he was killed in a joint attack by the United States and Israel. Thousands of mourners are expected to gather during the three-day condolence program.

Meanwhile, Iran warned it could target Israel’s Dimona Nuclear Research Center if the U.S. and Israel attempt regime change. The warning followed remarks by Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz suggesting a newly appointed Iranian leader could also be targeted.

The Israel Defense Forces said Iran launched another ballistic missile attack, triggering air-raid sirens in central Israel, Jerusalem, and parts of the West Bank.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed it began the 19th phase of missile and drone strikes under Operation True Promise 4, targeting Israeli and U.S. positions. The conflict in West Asia has now entered its sixth day, with the U.S. saying its military campaign has “only just begun.”