The Islamic Republic of Iran mourned 60 of its top military commanders and nuclear scientists assassinated by the Israeli enemy during a 12-day aggression. The ceremony affirmed the country’s unity, the solidarity of its people, and their categorical rejection of any foreign plots and conspiracies that threaten their country’s security and progress.
Thousands of Iranians participate in the funeral procession of “martyrs of mightiness.”
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The funeral ceremony began from Enghelab (Revolution) Square to Azadi (Freedom) Square in Tehran, with large crowds of Iranians from various segments of society and military officials in attendance.
It is noteworthy that the commander of the Mohammad Rasool Allah (PBUH) Corps of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in Tehran, Brigadier General Hassan Hassanzadeh, announced in a press conference yesterday, Friday, that the funeral procession for the martyrs killed in the recent Zionist aggression will be held in Tehran this morning, Saturday. He considered the people’s participation in the ceremony to be one of the “True Promise” operations.
A massive crowd participates in the funeral procession of martyrs of the recent Israeli aggression.
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Brigadier General Hassan Hassanzadeh, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Mohammad Rasool Allah (PBUH) Corps in Tehran, had announced the procession on Friday. He characterized the public’s participation as part of the “True Promise” operations.
He noted the presence of “young people, adolescents, women, and various segments of the population, along with the Husseini processions during the days of Muharram,” would lend “special splendor” to the event.
🇮🇷 Funeral underway for more than 60 Iranians, including top military commanders and nuclear scientists, martyred during Israeli aggression against the country 🇮🇷
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Prominent attendees included Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, other senior government figures, and military leaders such as Quds Force head Brigadier General Esmail Qaani.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei paid tribute to the deceased on social media platform X, writing, “Today, the zealous people of Iran carry on their shoulders, with heavy sorrow but standing steadfast and powerful, some of their purest and most patriotic sons and daughters – commanders, elites, athletes, women and children of this land – who were martyred during the war imposed by the aggressor Zionist regime, and with indescribable respect, they lay them to rest on the soil of their homeland like mythical heroes; so that each one may become a seed for the growth of other heroes.”
Mohsen Mahmoudi, head of Tehran’s Islamic Development Coordination Council, described the day as “historic for Islamic Iran and the revolution.”
Among those being honored was Major General Mohammad Bagheri, identified as the second-in-command of the armed forces. He is reportedly being buried alongside his wife and daughter, who were also allegedly killed in an Israeli attack in Tehran. Nuclear scientist Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi, also described as a “martyr” of the “aggression,” is being buried with his wife.
Small coffins of martyred Iranian children being carried through the crowds, a moving scene of innocence stolen by the Zionist regime.
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Chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) Major General Hossein Salami, reported to have been killed on the first day of the “aggression,” was also among the 60 individuals, including four children, being laid to rest after the ceremony.
Iranian officials claim that over 600 people, mostly civilians, were “martyred” in what they describe as recent Israeli and US aggression against Iran.
The ceremony took place on the second day of the Islamic month of Muharram.
Interior Minister Issues Warning
Separately, Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni stated on Saturday that the United States and “the Zionist entity” have “proven their failure to keep any promises.” He added that “all officials and armed forces in the country are ready, vigilant, and with their fingers on the trigger, to respond forcefully if the enemy breaks its promise.”
Source: Iranian media and Al-Manar English Website
