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Time of India
7 hours ago
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- Time of India
Iran buries top military commanders killed in Israel war; thousands join in ‘historic' funeral
Mourners attend the funeral ceremony of the Iranian armed forces generals, nuclear scientists and their family members who were killed in Israeli strikes in Tehran (Image credit: AP) Iran began a state funeral service in Tehran on Saturday for around 60 people, including military commanders killed in its war with Israel. It also honoured 14 nuclear scientists killed in an Israeli attack codenamed 'Operation Rising Lion. ' The proceedings started at 8:00 am local time (0430 GMT) in the capital as government offices and many businesses were closed for the occasion. Mourners gathered in the Islamic Revolution Square to honour the fallen commanders and scientists. Iranian state TV broadcasted footage of mourners dressed in black, waving Iranian flags and holding pictures of the killed military commanders. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and other senior government officials also attended the event. Images showed coffins draped in Iranian flags and bearing portraits of the deceased commanders in uniform near Enghelab Square in central Tehran. According to Iran's health ministry, Israeli strikes have killed at least 627 civilians. Meanwhile, Israeli authorities say Iranian attacks have killed 28 people. 'Historic' state funeral: The ceremony is to be followed by a funeral procession to Azadi Square in Tehran. Mohsen Mahmoudi, head of Tehran's Islamic Development Coordination Council, described it as a 'historic day for Islamic Iran and the revolution.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Among those killed is Mohammad Bagheri, a major general in Iran's Revolutionary Guards and the second-in-command of the armed forces. He will be buried alongside his wife and daughter, a journalist for a local media outlet, all killed in the Israeli attack. Nuclear scientist Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi, also killed in the strikes, will be buried with his wife. Revolutionary Guards commander Hossein Salami, who was killed on the first day of the war, will also be laid to rest following Saturday's ceremony. Of the 60 people being buried, four are children.
Nahar Net
a day ago
- Politics
- Nahar Net
Iran to hold 'historic' funeral for slain top military, nuclear figures
by Naharnet Newsdesk 27 June 2025, 16:15 Iran will hold what it described as "historic" funeral proceedings in Tehran on Saturday for 60 killed in its 12-day war with Israel, including top military commanders and nuclear scientists. The commemorations will begin at 0800 local time (0430 GMT) at Enghelab (Revolution) Square in central Tehran, followed by a funeral procession to Azadi (Freedom) Square, about 11 kilometers (7 miles) away. "A brief ceremony will be held there, then the processions of the martyrs will go toward Azadi Square," said Mohsen Mahmoudi, head of Tehran's Islamic Development Coordination Council, in a televised interview Friday. "Tomorrow will be a historic day for Islamic Iran and the revolution," he added. Among the dead is General Mohammad Bagheri, a major general in Iran's Revolutionary Guards and the second-in-command of the armed forces after supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He will be buried alongside his wife and daughter, a journalist for a local media outlet, all killed in an Israeli attack. Nuclear scientist Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi, also killed in the attacks, will be buried with his wife. Four women and four children are among those to be honored at the funeral ceremony. The war erupted on June 13 when Israel launched strikes that it said were aimed at halting Iran from developing a nuclear weapon -- a charge Tehran denies. Israeli strikes killed at least 30 top commanders of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, according to local media, including its commander-in-chief Hossein Salami and the head of its aerospace forces, Amirali Hajizadeh, who oversaw the country's ballistic missile program. So far, there is no indication that Khamenei will attend the funeral on Saturday. He has previously attended ceremonies for high-ranking Iranian authorities, including late president Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash last year. The Iranian health ministry says at least 627 civilians were killed and nearly 4,900 wounded in the Israeli attacks. Iran's strikes on Israel also killed 28 people, according to Israeli authorities.
Business Recorder
a day ago
- Politics
- Business Recorder
Iran to hold ‘historic' funeral for slain top military, nuclear figures
TEHRAN: Iran will hold what it described as 'historic' funeral proceedings in Tehran on Saturday for 60 killed in its 12-day war with Israel, including top military commanders and nuclear scientists. The commemorations will begin at 0800 local time (0430 GMT) at Enghelab (Revolution) Square in central Tehran, followed by a funeral procession to Azadi (Freedom) Square, about 11 kilometres (7 miles) away. 'A brief ceremony will be held there, then the processions of the martyrs will go toward Azadi Square,' said Mohsen Mahmoudi, head of Tehran's Islamic Development Coordination Council, in a televised interview Friday. 'Tomorrow will be a historic day for Islamic Iran and the revolution,' he added. Among the dead is General Mohammad Bagheri, a major general in Iran's Revolutionary Guards and the second-in-command of the armed forces after supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He will be buried alongside his wife and daughter, a journalist for a local media outlet, all killed in an Israeli attack. Nuclear scientist Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi, also killed in the attacks, will be buried with his wife. Four women and four children are among those to be honoured at the funeral ceremony. The war erupted on June 13 when Israel launched strikes that it said were aimed at halting Iran from developing a nuclear weapon – a charge Tehran denies. Israeli strikes killed at least 30 top commanders of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, according to local media, including its commander-in-chief Hossein Salami and the head of its aerospace forces, Amirali Hajizadeh, who oversaw the country's ballistic missile programme. So far, there is no indication that Khamenei will attend the funeral on Saturday. Alive but weakened, Iran's Khamenei faces new challenges He has previously attended ceremonies for high-ranking Iranian authorities, including late president Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash last year. The Iranian health ministry says at least 627 civilians were killed and nearly 4,900 wounded in the Israeli attacks. Iran's strikes on Israel also killed 28 people, according to Israeli authorities.
Middle East Eye
a day ago
- Politics
- Middle East Eye
Iran to hold 'historic' funeral for slain top military, nuclear figures
Iran will hold what it described as "historic" funeral proceedings in Tehran on Saturday for 60 people killed in Israel's 12-day war with the country, including top military commanders and nuclear scientists. The commemorations will begin at 8am local time (4.30am GMT) at Enghelab (Revolution) Square in central Tehran, followed by a funeral procession to Azadi (Freedom) Square, about 11km away. "Tomorrow will be a historic day for Islamic Iran and the revolution," said Mohsen Mahmoudi, head of Tehran's Islamic Development Coordination Council, in a televised interview on Friday. Among the dead are General Mohammad Bagheri, a major-general in Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps and the second-in-command of the armed forces after supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and nuclear scientist Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi. Four women and four children are among those to be honoured at the funeral ceremony. Israeli strikes killed at least 30 top commanders of Iran's Revolutionary Guard, according to local media, including its commander-in-chief, Hossein Salami, and the head of its aerospace forces, Amir Ali Hajizadeh, who oversaw the country's ballistic missile programme. The Iranian health ministry says at least 627 civilians were killed and nearly 4,900 wounded in the Israeli attacks, while Iran's strikes on Israel also killed 28 people, according to Israeli authorities.
Straits Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Straits Times
Iran to hold ‘historic' funeral for slain top military, nuclear figures
Iran will hold what it described as 'historic' funeral proceedings in Tehran on June 28 for the 60 killed in its 12-day war with Israel. PHOTO: AFP – Iran will hold what it described as 'historic' funeral proceedings in Tehran on June 28 for 60 killed in its 12-day war with Israel, including top military commanders and nuclear scientists. The commemorations will begin at 8am local time (12.30pm Singapore time) at Enghelab (Revolution) Square in central Tehran, followed by a funeral procession to Azadi (Freedom) Square, about 11km away. 'A brief ceremony will be held there, then the processions of the martyrs will go towards Azadi Square,' said Mr Mohsen Mahmoudi, head of Tehran's Islamic Development Coordination Council, in a televised interview on June 27. 'Tomorrow will be a historic day for Islamic Iran and the revolution,' he added. Among the dead is General Mohammad Bagheri, a major general in Iran's Revolutionary Guards and the second-in-command of the armed forces after its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He will be buried alongside his wife and daughter, a journalist for a local media outlet, all killed in an Israeli attack. Nuclear scientist Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi, also killed in the attacks, will be buried with his wife. Four women and four children are among those to be honoured at the funeral ceremony. The war erupted on June 13 when Israel launched strikes that it said were aimed at halting Iran from developing a nuclear weapon – a charge Tehran denies. Israeli strikes killed at least 30 top commanders of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, according to local media, including its commander-in-chief Hossein Salami and the head of its aerospace forces, Mr Amir Ali Hajizadeh, who oversaw the country's ballistic missile programme. So far, there is no indication that Mr Khamenei will attend the funeral on June 28. He has previously attended ceremonies for high-ranking Iranian authorities, including late president Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash in 2024 . The Iranian Health Ministry says at least 627 civilians were killed and nearly 4,900 wounded in the Israeli attacks. Iran's strikes on Israel also killed 28 people, according to Israeli authorities. AFP Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
