Iran Holds Funeral for Commanders Killed in Israeli Strikes

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Iran held a funeral procession for top military commanders and scientists who were killed in Israeli air strikes this month, showing defiance against the US and Israel.

Hundreds of thousands of mourners marched in Tehran, vowing the Islamic republic's resilience. The procession honored 60 individuals, including military figures, nuclear scientists, and civilians, with banners and chants against the US and Israel.

After the procession, bodies will be buried in Tehran and hometowns. Notable officials attended, but Iran's supreme leader did not appear, breaking from tradition.

Since the ceasefire, Khamenei claimed victory over Israel and the US, disputing the impact of US strikes on Iran's nuclear sites. Reports conflict on the damage to Iran's nuclear capacity.

Trump threatened further strikes if Iran maintained uranium enrichment capability, prompting backlash from Iranian officials. The US and Israel's actions were condemned as state terrorism by Iran.

The death toll from the Israeli military assault in Iran stands at 627, with nearly 4,900 injured.

According to the source: Financial Times.