Iranian Foreign Ministry Accuses Washington of Military Escalation Following Massive Funeral Processions

The Iranian Foreign Ministry heavily criticized the United States, accusing it of resorting to military escalation and spreading rumors in response to the massive public turnout at the funeral processions of a prominent leader. A ministry spokesperson noted that recent strikes targeted vital infrastructure, including railway lines. This escalation occurs amid growing regional tensions and fears of a broadening conflict, coinciding with strict security measures that accompanied the public events and official ceremonies in several Iranian cities.