US Pressure Led 13 Countries to Skip Khameneis Funeral in Iran: Reports - The Tribune

US pressure led 13 countries to skip Khamenei's funeral in Iran: Reports

Iran's Tasnim news agency reports 13 nations reportedly withdrew or reduced participation in Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral, citing US diplomatic pressure. Washington allegedly warned countries that attending would be an "unfriendly act," potentially impacting aid and bilateral ties.

US Ran Diplomatic Campaign to Limit Foreign Participation in Khamenei’s Funeral; 13 Countries Skipped Event Due To Pressure: Reports

US ambassadors in several African countries reportedly warned that participation could result in cuts to US development assistance and also noted that Rubio personally discussed the matter with counterparts in at least five Arab countries, based on statements attributed to two unnamed Arab diplomats

US pressure led 13 countries to skip Khameneis funeral in Iran: Reports - The Tribune

Iran's Tasnim news agency claimed that a total of 13 countries have reportedly withdrawn or scaled down their participation in the funeral ceremony of Iran's former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, following diplomatic pressure from the US. The news agency cited a senior source.