Iran Buries 60 Military and Nuclear Officials

High-ranking officials killed in Israeli attacks were buried in Tehran. The head of Iranian diplomacy, Abbas Araghchi, said that Iranians gave «their blood» but «not their honor» during the war against Israel.

Crowds lined the streets of Tehran for the funerals of military commanders, nuclear scientists, and civilians killed in the war. At least 16 scientists and 10 high-ranking commanders were buried, according to state media.

Among those present were the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Major General Mohammad Bagheri, the Commander of the Revolutionary Guards, General Hossein Salami, and the head of the Aerospace Force of the Guards, General Amir Ali Hajizadeh. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and other officials, such as Ali Shamkhani, also attended.

An Israeli military official stated that Israel killed more than 30 security officers and 11 nuclear scientists during the war. According to the Iranian Ministry of Health, 610 people were killed on the Iraqi side and 28 in Israel.