The funeral of the leader of Iran's Revolutionary Guard, as well as other senior commanders and nuclear experts slain during the recent 12-day conflict with Israel, drew thousands of mourners to Tehran's streets.
As crowds screamed "Death to America" and "Death to Israel," the coffins of the Guard's chief, Gen. Hossein Salami, and the head of the ballistic missile program, Gen. Amir Ali Hajizadeh, were transported on trucks along Azadi Street.
Israeli strikes targeted commanders, scientists, and critical sites in an effort to destroy Iran's nuclear capabilities, killing Salami and Hajizadeh on the first day of the war.
As crowds screamed "Death to America" and "Death to Israel," the coffins of the Guard's chief, Gen. Hossein Salami, and the head of the ballistic missile program, Gen. Amir Ali Hajizadeh, were transported on trucks along Azadi Street.
Israeli strikes targeted commanders, scientists, and critical sites in an effort to destroy Iran's nuclear capabilities, killing Salami and Hajizadeh on the first day of the war.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader, did not appear at the funeral right away. Although he has previously given prayers over caskets in more intimate settings before to the public processions, State TV did not feature any images of him.
Those in attendance included Iranian international Minister Abbas Araghchi, senior adviser Gen. Ali Shamkhani, and Gen. Esmail Qaani, who is in charge of the Quds Force's international operations branch. Shamkhani was seen leaning on a cane, still recuperating from wounds he received in Israel's initial raid.
Those in attendance included Iranian international Minister Abbas Araghchi, senior adviser Gen. Ali Shamkhani, and Gen. Esmail Qaani, who is in charge of the Quds Force's international operations branch. Shamkhani was seen leaning on a cane, still recuperating from wounds he received in Israel's initial raid.
After Iran's Islamic Revolution in 1979, the Revolutionary Guard was established as a domestic security force. Since then, it has grown into a regional force that supports Tehran's friends in Syria, Lebanon, and Iraq. Additionally, it is in charge of Iran's ballistic missile arsenal, which was utilized twice against Israel during the Gaza War.
Israel said it destroyed eight nuclear-related installations and about 700 military targets during the 12-day conflict, and killed over 30 Iranian commanders and 11 nuclear experts. Human Rights Activists, a Washington-based organization, said that at least 417 civilians were among the more than 1,000 individuals killed overall.
Israel said it destroyed eight nuclear-related installations and about 700 military targets during the 12-day conflict, and killed over 30 Iranian commanders and 11 nuclear experts. Human Rights Activists, a Washington-based organization, said that at least 417 civilians were among the more than 1,000 individuals killed overall.
Iran launched about 550 ballistic missiles against Israel in retaliation. Some hit populous areas, killing 28 people and caused substantial damage, but the majority were intercepted.
Since the truce, the funerals were the first significant public events. The rituals were performed for 60 fatalities, including four women and four children, according to Iranian media. In order to accommodate public employees, government offices were closed.
Since the truce, the funerals were the first significant public events. The rituals were performed for 60 fatalities, including four women and four children, according to Iranian media. In order to accommodate public employees, government offices were closed.
Mourners encircled the vehicles with flag-draped coffins, waved flags, and carried photographs of Khamenei and the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. On rooftops with a view of the enormous procession, armed guards were seen.
Iran still maintains that its nuclear program is only being developed for peaceful purposes. Israel, on the other hand, views it as an existential threat and claims that its most recent military operation was required to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
After his final public appearance prior to the start of the war, Khamenei later issued a video message containing threats against Israel and the United States. While Iran's enemies maintained that the damage was substantial, especially at the Fordo plant, which is tucked away deep in a mountain, he dismissed American attacks on Iran's nuclear sites as mainly ineffectual.
Iran still maintains that its nuclear program is only being developed for peaceful purposes. Israel, on the other hand, views it as an existential threat and claims that its most recent military operation was required to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons.
After his final public appearance prior to the start of the war, Khamenei later issued a video message containing threats against Israel and the United States. While Iran's enemies maintained that the damage was substantial, especially at the Fordo plant, which is tucked away deep in a mountain, he dismissed American attacks on Iran's nuclear sites as mainly ineffectual.
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