Iranians 'urged to mourn' president as funeral events begin
Tuesday, 21 May 2024 Anti-government protesters in Iran have told Sky News they have received calls from officials urging them to attend mourning events for late president Ebrahim Raisi.
Thousands of Iranians walked soberly through the streets on Tuesday for the funeral procession of President Ebrahim Raisi and seven members of his entourage who were killed in a helicopter crash. Waving Iranian flags and portraits of the late president, the mourners set off from a central square in...
Tensions are escalating in the Middle East as Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi warns that Israelβs recent airstrikes on Lebanon could spark a global crisis. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has urged the United Nations to intervene, condemning Israel's actions as violations of international law. Tehran blames Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for heightening violence across Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon. With rising casualties and regional unrest mounting, concerns are growing that the conflict could spiral into a broader war. Stay tuned for the latest developments.
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Join us as we witness the heartfelt farewell to President Raisi and his companions, tragically lost in a helicopter crash. Thousands gather in Birjand to honor their beloved leader.
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