📍 Massive Funeral in Tehran:
Over one million mourners flooded Tehran’s Azadi Street on Saturday for the official funeral of dozens of Iranian commanders, nuclear scientists, and civilians killed during the 12-day war with Israel. The government declared a national holiday to allow public participation.
📍 Key Figures Killed:
• Gen. Hossein Salami (IRGC Commander-in-Chief)
• Gen. Amir Ali Hajizadeh (Missile Division)
• Gen. Mohammad Bagheri (Chief of Staff)
• At least 16 nuclear scientists
• Over 40 top IRGC and intelligence leaders
• Civilians including women and children
📍 Ali Shamkhani Reappears:
Despite Israeli claims of his death, Supreme Leader advisor Ali Shamkhani appeared on state TV, wounded, using a cane and oxygen device. He confirmed he was buried under rubble for 3 hours after an Israeli strike and prayed under the debris.
📍 Military Alert & Threats:
Iran declared maximum alert, citing Israeli military activity. The Air Force, air defense, and ground forces are on full readiness. Interior Minister stated all factions in Iran are united now, “fingers on the trigger.”
📍 IAEA Chief Banned:
Iran formally banned IAEA Director Rafael Grossi from entering and suspended all inspections at nuclear sites, accusing him of leaking data to Israel and calling him a “Mossad spy.” Parliament voted to cut ties with the IAEA.
📍 Khamenei Missing, Sends Message:
Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei hasn’t appeared in public since June 11 but sent a recorded message calling Iran’s performance a “victory” and warning of retaliation if the U.S. strikes again.
📍 US–Iran–Israel Fallout:
• Iran claims U.S. bunker busters caused “severe” damage to Fordow
• President Trump warned of another strike
• Iran vows retaliation on U.S. bases if attacked
• Over 550 Iranian missiles launched during the war
• Israel confirms 28 killed and hundreds wounded
• Iran lost over 1,000 people including 417 civilians
📍 Global Diplomatic Shift:
Iran’s Foreign Minister hinted at possible talks but condemned Trump’s tone. Analysts expect indirect negotiations soon, possibly via Qatar or Oman.
📍 Nuclear Crisis:
Iran denies nuclear weapons ambitions, but Israel claims their campaign destroyed eight nuclear-related sites. Grossi described damage to Fordow as “very, very, very severe.”
📍 Burials and Locations:
• Gen. Bagheri buried next to his brother from the Iran-Iraq war
• Scientist Mohammad Ali Tehrangi buried in South Tehran
• Evin Prison Prosecutor Ali Qenaatkar also confirmed killed
• Maj. Gen. Mehdi Na’amati (police intelligence) among the dead
📍 Public Messaging:
• Protest chants: “We are ready, O our leader!”
• IRGC: “If a Shia cleric is harmed, no U.S. agent will leave the region alive.”
