Around 60 individuals, including key military figures, have been laid to rest in Iran, marking a somber moment following the 12-day conflict with Israel that drew early U.S. intervention.
State Funeral for Iranian Leaders Killed in Israel Conflict Draws Massive Crowds
State Funeral for Iranian Leaders Killed in Israel Conflict Draws Massive Crowds
Iran holds a poignant state funeral to honor military commanders and nuclear scientists lost in recent hostilities with Israel.
Coffins draped in the Iranian flag and adorned with portraits of fallen leaders were surrounded by throngs of mourners in Tehran's Enghelab Square, as the nation recognizes the loss of its military elite amidst escalating tensions with Israel and the U.S. The funeral commemorates prominent figures such as Mohammad Bagheri, chief of staff of Iran’s armed forces, and the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards, Hossein Salami. Amidst the ceremony, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed disdain for U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks concerning Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, emphasizing that such disrespectful comments risk undermining potential negotiations between Iran and the United States. The emotional state funeral underscores the deep emotional scars left by the recent conflict, as Tehran grapples with its national integrity and military standing in the region.
