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Iran Holds Mass Funeral for Military Chiefs and Nuclear Scientists Killed in Israeli Strikes

FRANCE 24 EnglishJuly 5, 20251 min6,137 views
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State Funeral in Tehran

  • 😔 A mass state funeral was held in Tehran for 60 individuals killed in Israeli strikes, including children, women, and nuclear scientists.
  • 🎖️ The funeral also honored key military commanders from the IRGC and the armed forces general staff.

Public Sentiment and Military Significance

  • ⚖️ Despite being hated by many for their roles in domestic repression, these commanders were credited with increasing Iran's defensive capabilities.
  • 💥 Their actions were seen as enabling Iran to deliver blows to Israel that could potentially exhaust them.

Supreme Leader's Absence

  • 🔒 The Iranian Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, was not expected to attend the funeral or lead prayers, a tradition in Shia law.
  • 🛡️ This absence is interpreted as a measure to protect him and keep him safe.
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