Widespread coverage of the martyred leader's funeral procession in foreign media
The million-strong presence of the grateful Iranian people at the farewell ceremony of the mujahid leader of the Islamic Revolution received extensive coverage in foreign media.
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Foreign media, by publishing images and videos of the funeral ceremony of the martyred leader of the revolution, Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, reported the million-strong presence of the people at this ceremony.
Russia Today (RT)
Russia Today, publishing several videos and photos of the Supreme Leader's funeral ceremony, wrote: "Millions of people participated on the fourth day of the funeral of the former leader and his family members in the streets and squares of Tehran."
This media outlet, describing the funeral ceremony as exceptional, reported the presence of people in various squares and streets and the slogans of revenge chanted by participants.
Al-Arabi Al-Jadeed
Al-Arabi Al-Jadeed news website, while reporting the people's presence at the funeral of the martyred leader of the revolution, wrote: "Participants in this ceremony carried placards with inscriptions in Persian and English reading: 'We will kill Trump.'"
French Media
French media considered the ceremony of the martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution to carry an important political message. In these media outlets, the emphasis by the people on seeking revenge for the crime of the Zionist regime and America was highlighted. French media, however, reported the number of participants in the ceremony as several thousand.
- France Inter: "The funeral of Ayatollah Khamenei is a display of the political and diplomatic power of the Iranian regime."
- HuffPost: "The Iranians, with the funeral ceremony of the martyred leader, wanted to send a message to Trump."
- Express: "The funeral; Iranians want this ceremony to be seen as a sign of their demand for revenge for the blood of their martyred ones."
- Courrier International: "The funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei signifies the end of an era."
- RFA: "Thousands of loyalists participated in the funeral of the Supreme Leader."
Al-Mayadeen
Al-Mayadeen, while reporting the widespread presence of people at the farewell ceremony of the martyred leader of the revolution, wrote: "The funeral ceremony of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the martyred leader of Iran, which is being held with extensive popular participation, officials, and official delegations from other countries, is not merely a farewell to the martyred leader, but a display of national unity and solidarity, the capability of the country's institutions, and the failure of the enemy in weakening the country and the system."
Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera news website, quoting its correspondent in Tehran, Farah al-Zaman Shauqi, wrote: "A multitude of mourners from 31 provinces of Iran participated in the funeral of (Ayatollah) Ali Khamenei."
The report stated that the "flood of people" present at the funeral ceremony would turn into a massive popular march. After that, the funeral ceremony would be transferred to the Qom seminary and other cities, finally ending on Thursday in the city of Mashhad – located in the northeast of the country and the birthplace of the late leader.
Associated Press (AP)
The American news agency Associated Press, in a report referring to the crowd-filled streets of Tehran, wrote that the coffins of Iran's late leader and his family members who were martyred in the aggressive attacks were being carried on a long route on a decorated truck resembling the shrine of the Imams. This news agency, acknowledging the complete shutdown of the capital, emphasized that beyond the religious aspects, this widespread presence demonstrates a display of popular authority, while clear messages of revenge against the perpetrators of this crime – the leaders of America and the Zionist regime – are being heard, and even Washington's diplomatic talks with Tehran regarding the security of the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear issues have been suspended until the end of this ceremony.
The Times of India
The Times of India, highlighting the beginning of the funeral ceremony of Iran's martyred leader, referred to the 10-kilometer route of the funeral procession and the presence of a "massive crowd" of mourners at this event.
