US EditionIran holds state funeral for top commanders, scientists killed by Israel
- On June 28, 2025, Tehran hosted a state funeral for approximately 60 individuals, among them senior military leaders and nuclear scientists who lost their lives during a 12-day war with Israel.
- The funeral followed Israeli airstrikes that began on June 13 targeting Iranian nuclear facilities and included a US bombing of three nuclear sites on June 22.
- The procession started at Enghelab Square and moved to Azadi Square, with coffins draped in Iranian flags honoring figures like General Mohammad Bagheri and scientist Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi.
- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi acknowledged “excessive and serious” damage to Iran's nuclear sites and urged President Trump to stop disrespectful remarks toward Supreme Leader Khamenei.
- The funeral underscored ongoing tensions despite a recent ceasefire and left uncertainty about future nuclear talks and regional stability.
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Iran celebrates state funerals for about sixty people, including military commanders and nuclear scientists, who have fallen into the war with Israel, as reported by the state media. The ceremony in honor of the martyrs has officially begun, announced the state TV, showing images of people in black clothes, waving Iranian flags and holding pictures of the killed military commanders. The article In Iran the state funerals of the dead summits in t…
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The Independent (US)Photos of the funeral of top Iranian military commanders and scientists killed in Israeli strikes
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Thousands of mourners gathered in Tehran for the funeral of top Iranian commanders and scientists killed in a 12-day war with Israel.
Iran holds funeral for top military commanders and scientists killed by Israel
At least 16 scientists and 10 senior commanders were among those mourned at the funeral, according to state media, including armed forces chief Major General Mohammad Bagheri and Revolutionary Guards commander General Hossein Salami.
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