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Iran Holds State Funeral for 60 Killed in War with Israel

Processions from Enghelab to Azadi Square underscore Iran’s unity following a US-brokered truce that paused the 12-day war.

People mourn over the flag-draped coffins of Iranian army generals, nuclear scientists and their family members who were killed in Israeli strikes, during a funeral ceremony in Tehran. Iran, Saturday, June 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
People mourn over the flag-draped coffins of Iranian nuclear scientists who were killed in Israeli strikes, during a funeral ceremony in Tehran. Iran, Saturday, June 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
Mourners gather in Islamic Revolution Square (Enghelab Square) to attend the funeral ceremony of the Iranian army generals, nuclear scientists and their family members who were killed in Israeli strikes, during a funeral ceremony in Tehran. Iran, Saturday, June 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
People mourn over the flag-draped coffins of Iranian army generals, nuclear scientists and their family members who were killed in Israeli strikes, during a funeral ceremony in Tehran, Iran, Saturday, June 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

Overview

  • The ceremony begins at 8 AM local time on June 28 at Enghelab Square in Tehran before a funeral procession to Azadi Square.
  • Among those honored are General Mohammad Bagheri and nuclear scientist Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi, reflecting senior military and nuclear leadership losses.
  • Iran’s health ministry reports at least 627 civilian deaths and nearly 4,900 wounded in Israeli strikes while Israeli authorities say 28 died in Iran’s retaliation.
  • Four women and four children are included among the deceased recognized in the proceedings.
  • Officials, including Mohsen Mahmoudi, have framed the event as a display of national solidarity in the aftermath of a US-brokered ceasefire on June 24.