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The Pentagon maintains troops in Iraq and the region. It’s been reported that these troops are virtual sitting ducks, in harm’s way with inadequate defenses, similar to how Israel’s military targets are embedded in populated areas. Both of these things could provide a pretext for full-scale U.S. involvement.
Thousands join funerals in Tehran for Guard chief Salami and leaders killed in Israel-Iran war that left over 1,000 dead before ceasefire Mi
Tehran Mourns Top Commanders Killed in Israel-Iran War
Thousands of Iranians gathered in central Tehran on Saturday for a large state funeral honoring top military commanders and nuclear scientists killed during the recent 12-day war with Israel. The ceremony, which began at 8 a.m. local time, featured coffins draped in Iranian flags and adorned with portraits of the deceased, including General Hossein Salami, the head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, and General Amir Ali Hajjizadeh, leader of the Guard’s ballistic missile program. Both were killed on the first day of the conflict, which started on June 131234.
Key Details
Funeral Procession: The caskets were carried on trucks along Azadi Street, with crowds chanting slogans such as "Death to America" and "Death to Israel"234.
Attendance: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and other senior officials attended, but Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was not seen at the public ceremonies34.
Scope of Loss: About 60 people, including senior commanders, nuclear scientists, four women, and four children, were honored at the funeral125.
Public Mourning: The government closed offices for the day to allow citizens to participate, and state media reported turnout in the hundreds of thousands, though this could not be independently confirmed14.
Background of the Conflict
Start of War: The war began on June 13, when Israel launched attacks aimed at destroying Iran’s nuclear program. Israeli strikes targeted military leaders, nuclear scientists, and nuclear facilities134.
Casualties: Israel claimed to have killed about 30 Iranian commanders and 11 nuclear scientists, striking eight nuclear-related sites and over 720 military targets. More than 1,000 people died, including at least 417 civilians14.
Iran’s Response: Iran fired more than 550 ballistic missiles at Israel. Most were intercepted, but some caused casualties and damage in Israel, killing 28 people1.
Ceasefire: The conflict lasted 12 days before a ceasefire was declared on Tuesday. Both Israel and Iran have since claimed victory12.
Political Context
Nuclear Program: Iran maintains its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes, while Israel views it as a direct threat and justified its military campaign as necessary to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons13.
International Involvement: The United States also conducted strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities during the conflict, in coordination with Israeli actions2.
Summary Table
EventDetailsFuneral DateSaturday, June 28, 2025Honored Individuals~60 (top commanders, nuclear scientists, women, children)Main FiguresGen. Hossein Salami, Gen. Amir Ali HajjizadehWar Duration12 days (June 13–25, 2025)Civilian DeathsAt least 417 (total deaths over 1,000)Iranian Missile FireOver 550 ballistic missiles launched at IsraelIsraeli Strikes8 nuclear sites, 720+ military targets
The funeral marked a major moment of public mourning and national unity in Iran, reflecting the deep impact of the conflict and the high-profile losses suffered by the country’s military and scientific leadership
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