Tehran was brought to a solemn standstill on Saturday, June 28, 2025, as *Iran held a massive state funeral* for over 60 individuals — including high-ranking military commanders, nuclear scientists, and civilians — who were killed during the recent *12-day war with Israel*. The ceremony marked one of the most symbolic and politically charged funerals in recent Iranian history.
Thousands of mourners, dressed in black and waving Iranian flags, filled the streets near *Enghelab Square*, where rows of coffins draped in national flags were displayed, many bearing images of the deceased. Iranian state media reported that the government suspended work nationwide and provided free transportation to ensure mass turnout. The public event was also heavily promoted through a coordinated media campaign.
Among the most prominent figures being laid to rest was *Major General Mohammad Bagheri*, Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces — the country’s top military official — who died alongside his wife and daughter in an Israeli airstrike. The funeral also honored *Hossein Salami*, Commander-in-Chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and *Mohammad Mehdi Tehranchi*, a leading nuclear physicist and academic figure, indicating that the Israeli strikes specifically targeted the upper echelons of Iran’s military and scientific elite.
According to Iranian officials, *627 Iranians were killed* during the conflict, while Israeli authorities confirmed *28 deaths* on their side, mostly resulting from Iranian missile retaliation. The hostilities ended earlier this week after a U.S.-brokered ceasefire was enforced following American airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
The funeral coincides with inflammatory comments by *former U.S. President Donald Trump*, who recently claimed he would "absolutely" consider further strikes on Iran if intelligence revealed nuclear escalation. At a White House briefing, Trump responded to questions from BBC's Nomia Iqbal, stating he would act "without question" against Tehran. He also taunted Iran's Supreme Leader, *Ayatollah Ali Khamenei*, for allegedly boasting about victory, calling it a "lie" and claiming he knew the cleric’s location during the war.
The funeral not only served as a national day of mourning but also as a statement of Iranian resilience and defiance amid increasing international tension. Analysts suggest it may further escalate regional instability unless diplomatic solutions are prioritized in the coming weeks.
All details are based on verified reporting from multiple international news outlets as of June 28, 2025.
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