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00:25Tensions between the U.S. and Iran continue to escalate,
00:30with recent Iranian media reports adding fuel to an already volatile situation.
00:35According to state-affiliated outlets, Tehran's Behesht Zahra organization
00:41has prepared a site on the outskirts of the city with capacity for up to 5,000 temporary graves.
00:48Officials say the area is intended for potential U.S. soldiers or other invading forces,
00:54and it is separate from the main Muslim cemetery sections in compliance with Islamic burial laws for non-Muslims.
01:02The organization's CEO, Muhammad Jawad Tajik, described the preparations as part of routine crisis planning
01:10and legal protocols for emergencies and hypothetical war scenarios.
01:15No photos or detailed documentation have been released,
01:19and authorities insist this is a precautionary measure, not a signal of immediate conflict.
01:26However, Iranian officials, including Tehran City Council Vice Chairman Parviz Sarvari,
01:32used stark rhetoric warning that 5,000 graves for American soldiers would not be enough,
01:39and claiming that Iran could turn the whole country into a graveyard for Americans in the event of an invasion.
01:46Analysts say the announcement fits a pattern of psychological deterrence employed by Iran,
01:52blending symbolic messaging aimed at the U.S. with demonstrations of domestic strength.
01:57The timing coincides with ongoing U.S. strikes on Iranian-backed militias and stalled nuclear negotiations,
02:05increasing fears of a potential military escalation.
02:09Experts also note that the 5,000 figure may be symbolic rather than literal.
02:15The site is designed for temporary use, allowing dignified handling of foreign casualties
02:21while complying with international humanitarian standards.
02:25Although independent verification is limited due to restricted access and controlled information from the regime,
02:32the story underscores the high-stakes, tense atmosphere surrounding U.S.-Iran relations in early 2026.
02:40It highlights a dangerous mix of bravado, strategic signaling, contingency planning, and psychological warfare,
02:48all set against the backdrop of ongoing regional instability and global attention.
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