Overview
- Mourners gathered in central Tehran for a procession from Revolution Square to Azadi Square in a state-sponsored ceremony.
- Iranian officials said roughly 60 high-ranking IRGC commanders and nuclear scientists were honored for their deaths in Israeli air raids.
- The ceremonies follow a ceasefire that took effect Tuesday after 12 days of airstrikes and drone attacks between Iran, Israel and U.S. forces.
- Official Iranian figures report more than 600 civilian deaths and nearly 4,900 injuries from the conflict, while Israeli authorities cite 28 fatalities.
- The public event, attended by senior leaders under Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s gaze, signals Tehran’s message of national unity and resilience.