The funeral procession for Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi commenced on Tuesday morning in Tabriz, following the tragic helicopter crash less than 48 hours prior, which claimed his life and those of other officials.
Thousands of mourners lined the streets, accompanied by heavily armed guards, as Iranian officials and dignitaries delivered speeches, and music and prayers were offered in tribute to the deceased leader.
The accident occurred on Sunday morning in foggy conditions, resulting in the deaths of several high-ranking officials, including the foreign minister. This incident has created significant uncertainty within the Islamic Republic’s hardline establishment amid escalating regional tensions and domestic unrest.
Iran’s government has declared multiple days of national mourning, culminating in a funeral later this week for the 63-year-old ultraconservative cleric. Raisi was considered a potential successor to the current Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Khamenei.
Tuesday’s ceremonies in Tabriz, the largest city in the northwestern region where the crash occurred, began with funeral prayers and a procession.
Mohsen Mansouri, head of the funeral planning committee and Iran’s vice president of executive affairs, stated, “The day will start with prayers and a procession to honor President Raisi and the other officials who lost their lives in the crash.”
As the nation mourns, authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, which has left a significant void in Iran’s political landscape. The long-term impact of Raisi’s death on the country’s leadership and its approach to internal and external challenges remains uncertain.
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