Thousands of Iranians attend funerals for Ali Larijani and Gholamreza Soleimani in Tehran

Tehran (Web Desk): Funeral prayers were conducted at Enghelab Square, the central square in Tehran, for senior Iranian officials and naval personnel who were recently killed in separate attacks.

The ceremony honored Ali Larijani, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Basij Force Commander Gholamreza Soleimani, and dozens of Iranian navy members.

The funeral was attended by thousands of people, including senior government officials, military leaders, and members of the general public.

Attendees chanted slogans of “Allahu Akbar” and calls for revenge, reflecting the anger and grief over the targeted attacks.

Ali Larijani and his son were killed in an Israeli airstrike in Tehran, while Basij Force Commander Gholamreza Soleimani was also targeted in the same attack.

The loss of such high-ranking officials has sent shockwaves across Iran, prompting strong expressions of national solidarity.

In addition, a mass funeral was held for Iranian navy personnel who were martyred on March 4 near the coast of Sri Lanka during a US torpedo attack on an Iranian warship.

Dozens of naval officers lost their lives in this incident, and the funerals were part of nationwide mourning ceremonies.

Iranian authorities have stated that these events follow the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei on February 28, which sparked a series of military operations.

Officials emphasized that the country is providing a strong response to these attacks, and the funerals highlighted both public and military support for the government’s stance.

The funeral ceremonies were highly symbolic, demonstrating Iran’s unity in the face of foreign attacks. The participation of thousands of citizens alongside top military officials underscores the public sentiment of defiance and the determination to hold those responsible accountable.

The Iranian government continues to condemn foreign aggression, and these events are likely to influence regional security dynamics, heightening tensions with nations perceived to be behind the attacks.