Thousands Mourn Iranian Commanders, Scientists Killed in 12-Day Iran-Israel War

Thousands of mourners gathered in Tehran to attend a historic funeral procession for 60 Iranians, including senior military commanders, nuclear scientists, civilians, women, and children, who were killed during a recent 12-day conflict with Israel. The funeral, marked by national mourning and defiant slogans against Israel and the U.S., took place between Enghelab and Azadi Squares and featured Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian standing in solidarity with the public. The conflict began with Israeli airstrikes targeting Iran's nuclear facilities and leadership, resulting in significant casualties including top Revolutionary Guard commanders like General Hossein Salami and General Amir Ali Hajizadeh, with Iran responding through missile strikes on Israeli cities. The U.S. later entered the conflict with bombings of Iranian nuclear sites, followed by Iranian missile attacks on American bases in Iraq and Qatar. A ceasefire brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump and mediated by Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani is currently holding. The funeral symbolized national unity, mourning, and resistance, underscoring the Iranian public's commitment to honoring those who sacrificed their lives defending the nation.