Iranian Ayatollah Hamaney’s Funeral Draws Global Delegations Amid Threat to Turkey’s President

Ayatollah Ali Hamaney, Iran’s senior cleric, was killed in a U.S.-Israel joint strike in February. His funeral at Tehran’s Mosalla complex turned into a diplomatic stage, with representatives from more than 70 countries attending. Organisers played specific Qur an verses for each delegation, tailoring messages to Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan, India, Qatar, Russia, China and others, a move interpreted as a critique of regional policies.

Separately, Michael Rubin, a Pentagon psychological‑warfare operative, posted on social media a veiled warning about Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, suggesting “Erdoğan’s death may not be far away.” The post referenced the funeral crowd and listed various leaders expected to attend, amplifying tensions between Turkey, the United States and Iran.