Thousands of mourners at funeral of Larijani and other top Iranian security officials
On Wed, thousands gathered in Tehran to attend the funeral of key Iranian security personnel.
On Wed, thousands gathered in Tehran to attend the funeral of key Iranian security personnel.
The event, broadcasted by Iranian state television, included a procession for Ali Larijani, a prominent security official, and Gen. Gholam Reza Soleimani, head of the Revolutionary Guard's Basij force. The procession featured Larijani's body and his son's, both victims of an Israeli strike, displayed on a semitruck. Attendees waved Iranian flags during the funeral.
The Israeli military conducted an overnight strike, resulting in the deaths of Ali Larijani and Gen. Soleimani. In retaliation, the Revolutionary Guard launched missiles at central Israel. The Khorramshahr-4 and Qadr multiple-warhead missiles, known for their ability to challenge missile defense systems, were deployed in this response.
On Wed, thousands gathered in Tehran to attend the funeral of key Iranian security personnel.
Further actions included missile attacks on Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province and several other Gulf states, including Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
