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29-06-2025
Hundreds of thousands gathered in Tehran for state funerals of Revolutionary Guard chief Gen. Hossein Salami, missile commander Gen. Amir Ali Hajizadeh, army chief of staff Gen. Mohammad Bagheri, and other commanders, nuclear scientists, and family members killed during a 12-day war with Israel. Israel says it targeted Iranian military leaders, scientists, and nuclear facilities, claiming about 30 commanders and 11 scientists killed, eight nuclear-related sites hit, and over 720 military targets struck; more than 1,000 people, including at least 417 civilians, were reported dead in Iran. Iran fired over 550 ballistic missiles at Israel, with 28 deaths reported in Israel. Saturday’s funerals, for 60 people, were the first since a ceasefire. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei did not appear publicly but released a video claiming victory and downplaying U.S. strikes; UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi said U.S. damage to the Fordo site was “very considerable” but Iran could potentially resume enrichment within months. Emotions at the funeral were defiant, with chants against the U.S. and Israel.
Entities: Iran, Israel, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Gen. Hossein Salami, Gen. Amir Ali Hajizadeh • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
29-06-2025
Iran held a large state funeral in Tehran for senior military commanders and nuclear scientists killed during a 12-day war with Israel, including IRGC chief Gen. Hossein Salami, missile program head Gen. Amir Ali Hajizadeh, and commander Gholam-Ali Rashid. Crowds chanted anti-U.S. and anti-Israel slogans as flag-draped coffins were paraded; President Masoud Pezeshkian and other officials attended, while Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was notably absent. Following Israel’s Operation Rising Lion, which it claims killed multiple top commanders and nuclear scientists, Iran has intensified an internal security crackdown, with around 700 arrests on political or security charges and reported executions tied to alleged espionage for Israel. Human rights groups warn several detainees face imminent execution.
Entities: Iran, Israel, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Gen. Hossein Salami, Gen. Amir Ali Hajizadeh • Tone: urgent • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
29-06-2025
Thousands gathered in Tehran for a mass funeral for 60 Iranians killed during a 12-day war with Israel, including at least 16 scientists and 10 senior commanders such as IRGC chief Hossein Salami and missile program head Amir Ali Hajizadeh. Coffins were paraded to Azadi Square amid chants of “death to America” and “death to Israel,” with President Masoud Pezeshkian and senior officials attending. Israel said its strikes sought to curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions; the US also hit three enrichment sites, though the damage is unclear. Iran denies pursuing nuclear weapons, and the UN watchdog says it has no credible evidence of an active weapons program. Reported tolls: 610 dead in Iran (including 13 children and 49 women) and 28 dead in Israel, before a ceasefire on Tuesday.
Entities: Tehran, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Hossein Salami, Amir Ali Hajizadeh, Masoud Pezeshkian • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
