Officials and Scientists Remembered in Mass Funeral After Recent Strikes

Throughout the lavishly staged state funeral, prominent figures from across the Iranian leadership made appearances, including President Ebrahim Raisi and the influential commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Hossein Salami. Their presence reflected not only the gravity of the loss but also the regime’s determination to convert tragedy into a rallying cry for national unity and resistance. Speeches delivered atop the flower-draped coffins condemned Israel’s actions and promised stern retaliation, emphasizing a narrative of martyrdom that resonates deeply with the foundations of the Islamic Republic.