US Strikes Disrupt Train Services to Iran's Mashhad Amid Rising Tensions
US military strikes targeted railway infrastructure near Mashhad, disrupting train services to the city where Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is to be buried. The strikes damaged key railways about 55 km from Mashhad, coinciding with thousands of mourners travelling for the burial. In response, Iran launched missiles and drones at US targets in Bahrain and Kuwait, warning of severe retaliation against further US actions. The US Central Command reported hitting approximately 90 targets, including air defense systems and missile storage sites, as part of a strategy to degrade Iran's military capabilities. This escalation follows a recent interim peace agreement between the US and Iran, which is currently on hold due to the ongoing funeral proceedings for Khamenei.
Published 2 days ago • 09 Jul 2026, 10:37 PM IST