Iran’s attack on Saudi & Qatari tankers in the Strait of Hormuz is a coercive tactic to extract concessions from the US. Riyadh & Doha condemned the attacks. But statements alone aren’t enough. Gulf states must confront the Iranian threat collectively & decisively b4 it’s too late.
https://x.com/Ndawsari/status/2074686934744523220
The funeral processions in Tehran and Qom were overshadowed by hardline supporters chanting slogans against President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, a sign of growing tensions over the government's diplomatic course.
The attacks prompted strong criticism from reformists as well as some conservatives who support parliamentary speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf’s cooperation with the government and negotiations with the United States. Conservative journalist Mohammad Mohajeri criticized senior officials, particularly Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohammad-Bagher Zolghadr and some members of the Supreme National Security Council, for remaining silent. “Their silence is itself creating an even greater sedition.”
The funeral also drew attention for the absence of former presidents Mohammad Khatami and Hassan Rouhani, despite official expectations that the ceremonies would showcase unprecedented national solidarity. Former foreign minister Mohammad-Javad Zarif was also absent, while images showed former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad attending the public procession. Authorities have not explained whether the former officials chose not to attend or were prevented from doing so.