Officials and Scientists Remembered in Mass Funeral After Recent Strikes

The international response to the funeral was mixed, with some capitals expressing regret at the loss of life while others, notably in the West, refrained from direct condemnation of Israel’s actions. This divided global reaction deepened the sense of isolation and siege mentality within Iran, reinforcing narratives that the country must depend on itself in the face of an unsympathetic global order. The leadership used these perceptions to double down on calls for resistance, casting the nation as both victim and vanguard in a larger struggle.