Overview

• Tehran held state funerals on June 28 for about 60 IRGC commanders and nuclear scientists killed in the 12-day conflict with Israel.
• Tens of thousands of mourners marched along Azadi Street chanting slogans such as “Death to Israel” and “Death to America.”
• President Masoud Pezeshkian and IRGC Quds Force commander Esmail Qaani attended as government offices were closed to facilitate public participation.
• Explosions were reported in western Tehran neighborhoods and air defenses were activated during the processions.
• The ceremonies reinforced the Iranian government’s use of public mourning to consolidate regime solidarity after the June ceasefire.