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Trump states the US intends to 'finish the Iran job' as strategic objectives draw closer to realization.
Iran has dismissed claims of seeking a ceasefire and continues its offensive operations targeting Israel and US assets. Meanwhile, Kuwait has successfully extinguished a fire at its airport, and Bahrain, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia have intercepted missiles.
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In a show of solidarity, thousands of Iranians convened in Tehran for the funeral of Alireza Tangsiri, the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) naval unit, who lost his life in an Israeli airstrike. Attendees at the funeral reaffirmed their commitment to resistance despite stern warnings issued by the United States.
The funeral took place on Wednesday, coinciding with the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Republic, which was established on April 1, 1979, following the revolution that resulted in the downfall of the monarchy's 2,500-year rule.
“This war has lasted a month. However long it takes, we will continue,” declared Moussa Nowruzi, a 57-year-old retiree. “We will resist until the end.”
A young boy brandished a sign that read “Revenge,” while others displayed large Iranian flags as supporters filled Enghelab Square—named after the Islamic revolution—in central Tehran. Among the crowd chanting, “God is greatest, Khamenei is the supreme leader,” a man was seen weeping in the embrace of a woman dressed in black. Many mourners showed respect for relatives who had perished in the conflict, holding placards with their images as Tangsiri's coffin was paraded through the gathering.
Tangsiri was a senior figure in the IRGC and a significant strategist, credited with the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz to vessels associated with the US and Israel during the ongoing war.
Later that same day, President Donald Trump addressed the nation, emphasizing the necessity of continued military engagement and affirming that the US intends to “finish the job” in Iran. He suggested that Iran's president had proposed a truce, a claim which Tehran vehemently denied. Trump stated that bombardment would persist until the Strait of Hormuz is “open, free, and clear.”
Mourners at the funeral dismissed Trump's threats. “We have seen Trump make remarks that even the American public find confusing and perplexing,” remarked 36-year-old Homa Vosoogh. “We are indifferent to his statements and what he chooses to communicate.”
Government employee Mohammad Saleh Momeni asserted that Trump is incapable of acting on his declarations, expressing loyalty to their leadership.
Initially, the US and Israel signaled that their objective was regime change in Iran, but Trump's recent statements reflect a wavering stance on this issue. Airstrikes resulted in the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who had led Iran for 36 years, along with numerous high-ranking officials. Despite this, the governing structure remains unbroken, with Iran maintaining its missile and drone capabilities. Across Tehran, images of the deceased leader and his successor, Mojtaba, who has yet to make a public appearance, can be found prominently displayed.
“They believe they can undermine us by eliminating our commanders and soldiers,” Momeni continued. “Yet they are mistaken … These adversaries harbor a deluded belief that we will become weakened.”
However, after a surge of antigovernment protests that peaked in January, some Iranians privately express a desire for political reform.
On March 30, Iran confirmed that an Israeli strike resulted in Tangsiri's death, with Israel asserting he was responsible for obstructing the Strait of Hormuz.
On Wednesday afternoon, Iranian authorities unveiled what they proclaimed to be the nation’s tallest and heaviest flag, measuring 150 meters (492 feet).
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