Iran's Khamenei lauds massive funeral for martyr, hails Iraqi support

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a statement praising the extensive public turnout at the funeral of a senior Iranian martyr, describing the gathering of millions across Tehran and the provinces as a historic “epic” of loyalty and Islamic identity. He thanked Iraqi citizens, scholars, tribal leaders and families for hosting the ceremony and highlighted the solidarity between the peoples of Iran and Iraq. Khamenei also condemned the United States, accusing it of breaking agreements and seeking to destabilise the region, and urged the Iranian populace to maintain unity and vigilance against external threats.

The remarks underscore the political and religious significance of the funeral, as well as Tehran’s narrative of resistance to perceived American aggression while emphasizing cross‑border cultural ties with Iraq.