Iran to Host Historic Funeral for Victims of Recent Conflict with Israel

A Moment of Mourning in Tehran
Tehran: Iran is preparing for a significant funeral ceremony on Saturday, honoring 60 individuals, including high-ranking military leaders and notable nuclear scientists, who lost their lives during the recent 12-day conflict with Israel.
The memorial events will commence at 8:00 A.M. local time at Enghelab (Revolution) Square, located in the heart of Tehran.
After the official tributes, a large funeral procession will make its way to Azadi Square, situated about 11 kilometers away, where additional rites will be conducted.
Among those being honored is General Mohammad Bagheri, a prominent figure in Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the second-highest military officer in the country, following Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Reports indicate that Bagheri will be interred alongside his wife and daughter.
Also being commemorated is nuclear scientist Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi, who will be buried next to his wife.
The ceremony will also recognize the loss of four women and four children, highlighting the human cost of the ongoing conflict.
The hostilities began on June 13, when Israel initiated a series of airstrikes, claiming they were necessary to prevent Iran from allegedly developing nuclear weapons.
The Israeli offensive targeted key Iranian figures and facilities, resulting in the deaths of over 30 senior Revolutionary Guard commanders, including Commander-in-Chief Hossein Salami and Amirali Hajizadeh, head of the Aerospace Forces.
Iran's health ministry reports that the attacks have resulted in at least 627 fatalities and approximately 4,900 injuries.
The funeral is anticipated to attract large crowds and is viewed as a significant moment of collective grief.
State media in Iran have characterized this event as one of the most impactful public funerals in recent history.
In preparation for the event, the government has increased security measures throughout the capital, expecting attendance from high-ranking political and religious leaders, military officials, and thousands of citizens.