Political commentator Ryan Dawson says Trump's strikes on senior Iranian officials backfired, heightening regional tensions instead of triggering regime change.

"You have proven that the authentic Iraqi people will remain committed to their resistance line and continue their jihadist approach in resisting global arrogance," the statement read.

The martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, has been laid to rest as millions of mourners from across Iran and the region brought several days of unprecedented mourning to their final destination.

Millions of mourners flooded the streets of the holy city of Karbala as the body of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution arrived for its final funeral procession in Iraq.

A senior Yemeni official attending the funeral ceremonies for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution says the martyrdom will serve as a new starting point for the mobilization and awakening of future generations.

Asia accounted for the largest share of official delegations.

Two Arab diplomats confirmed that Rubio personally contacted his counterparts in at least five Arab countries to press them to stay away.