🇮🇶: 🇮🇷 | Iraq is preparing to receive the sacred bodies of Imam Sayyid Ali Khamenei and his martyred family members in the holy cities of Imam Ali (A) in Najaf and Imam Husayn (A) in Karbala.

Images from the Holy Shrine of Imam Husayn (A) in Karbala show the installation of mawakib, mourning tents, and large scale logistical preparations. Around 30,000 Popular Mobilization Forces (Hashd al Shaabi) personnel have been deployed to oversee security, crowd management, and the funeral ceremonies. The Prime Minister of Iraq has declared Wednesday an official public holiday, while most Iraqi provinces have also announced public holidays to facilitate participation.

Thousands of buses, private vehicles, and organized convoys are already arriving in Baghdad, Najaf, and Karbala from every province of Iraq. The movement of pilgrims now resembles the annual Ashura and Arbaeen mobilizations, with continuous streams of mourners heading toward the two holy cities. Initial estimates indicate that 14 to 15 million people are expected to participate in the funeral ceremonies across Iraq.

Hundreds of mawakib have been established to provide food, water, accommodation, medical assistance, and transportation. Security, military, and volunteer organizations are operating around the clock to ensure the smooth conduct of the ceremonies.

This funeral is expected to become one of the largest public gatherings in Iraq’s modern history and one of the largest funeral gatherings in the contemporary world. It stands as a massive public demonstration of support for Wilayat al Faqih, reaffirming the religious, spiritual, and civilizational bond between Iraq and Iran. It buries decades of attempts to divide the two nations through sectarianism, internal conflicts, and foreign interference. The gathering sends a powerful message of unity centered on the Ahlul Bayt (A), the Marja’iyyah, and the Resistance, dealing another strategic blow to those who invested for decades in fragmenting the region through intelligence operations, proxy conflicts, and sectarian narratives.

Millions gathering across Iran and Iraq are presenting a unified image of the Ummah around a shared leadership, common ideals, and the path of the Ahlul Bayt (A). The funeral of Imam Sayyid Ali Khamenei marks not only the end of an era but also the beginning of a new phase in the Islamic Revolution, one that continues to shape the political, religious, and civilizational landscape of the region.

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🚩| Two paths. Two Islams. One rises from the Shrine of Imam Husayn (A), the other from the palace of Yazid (L). The divide is not Shia and Sunni. It is Husayni and Yazidi. One died against Yazid. The other dies for Yazid. Nothing has changed.

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❓| The Region is Entering a New Phase of War?

During the past twelve hours, two major security incidents have occurred in the Strait of Hormuz, further increasing tensions across West Asia. An oil tanker reported a fire on its port side after being struck by an unidentified projectile while sailing approximately eight nautical miles east of Lima, Oman. Shortly afterward, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported another incident involving an oil tanker that sustained minor structural damage after being struck by a UAV while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Initial assessments circulating among security observers suggest the drone may have originated from Iran because the vessel was reportedly using the Omani route opposed by Tehran. However, no official confirmation has yet been provided regarding responsibility.

These developments come at a time when regional military tensions continue to rise. Among the scenarios is the possibility of American strikes against strategic Iranian infrastructure, including port facilities (Sirik and Bandar Abbas), under the justification of responding to attacks on international navigation in the coming hours.

The timing is particularly significant because these developments coincide with the funeral ceremonies of Imam Sayyid Ali Husayni Khamenei. Many observers believe that once the funeral ceremonies conclude, Tehran will possess greater political and military flexibility regarding its regional posture. Regional attention is therefore focused not only on Iran but also on Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, Iraq, and the Persian Gulf.

Meanwhile, another important development concerns occupied Syria. Following diplomatic meetings involving the leadership of the occupied Syrian administration and French President Emmanuel Macron, reports indicate that Paris has offered significant political and economic incentives in exchange for cooperation with broader American objectives. At the same time, regional observers expect President Donald Trump to continue discussions with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan regarding Julani and the future political and military direction of Syria against Lebanon. These discussions may also influence future developments inside Lebanon.

Yemen has simultaneously emerged as another major front. While Sana’a prepares to receive another civilian flight belonging to Iran’s Mahan Air, reports from Al-Akhbar state that Ansar Allah is considering using the Bab al-Mandab Strait as strategic leverage against Saudi Arabia. According to these reports, the movement may issue a deadline demanding the removal of restrictions imposed on Yemeni ports. Should these restrictions remain in place, reciprocal restrictions on Saudi maritime navigation through the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab could be introduced. Such a move would significantly affect one of the world’s most important maritime corridors.

Lebanon is likewise entering what many analysts describe as a decisive period. Following Netanyahu’s visit to Washington, negotiations regarding Lebanon may become considerably more complicated. Netanyahu continues to face domestic political pressures while simultaneously attempting to balance relations with America. Several important questions now emerge. Will Tehran adopt a firmer position regarding ceasefire negotiations following the funeral? Will Netanyahu use Congress to limit Trump’s negotiating space? Will Hezbollah maintain its current restrained military posture, or will future Israeli actions force a broader regional response extending beyond Lebanese territory?

Taken together, these developments suggest that multiple theatres of war are becoming increasingly interconnected. The coming days, particularly after the conclusion of the funeral ceremonies and the Washington meetings, may determine whether the region moves toward de-escalation or enters another phase of wider war.

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