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Pezeshkian hails ‘historic presence’ at Leader’s ceremonies, thanks Iraq hosting
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed profound gratitude for the “historic presence of the people,” and the “global accompaniment” witnessed during the funeral processions and mourning ceremonies of martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
Addressing the great Iranian nation, Muslim nations, and all freedom-loving peoples of the world, the president on Thursday described the millions-strong gatherings in Tehran, Qom, the holy city of Mashhad, Najaf, and Karbala as a magnificent and enduring manifestation of loyalty, national solidarity, and Islamic unity.
“The glorious and million-strong presence of the people in the farewell and mourning ceremonies… is a lasting symbol of the Iranian nation’s devotion and a renewal of the pledge to the ideals of dignity, independence, justice, and progress,” Pezeshkian stated.
The ceremonies, part of the multi-day funeral rites for the late Leader, who was assassinated in a US-Israeli airstrike on February 28, have drawn unprecedented crowds across Iran and the holy sites of Iraq. Seas of mourners in black, many traveling long distances and enduring hours of waiting under the summer sun, turned the processions into powerful displays of love and allegiance.
President Pezeshkian highlighted how this historic turnout went far beyond a simple farewell. It represented a collective reaffirmation of the path of the Islamic Revolution, with participants from all walks of life, from ordinary citizens to clergy, security personnel, and media, standing shoulder to shoulder in grief and resolve.
The warm hosting by the Iraqi government and people in Najaf and Karbala further exemplified the deep fraternal ties binding the two nations.
Pezeshkian in a separate message posted in Arabic on the social media platform X on Friday thanked the Iraqi government and people for hosting the funeral ceremonies of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, saying Iranians will never forget the historic scenes of solidarity and support.
Pezeshkian expressed his gratitude to Iraqi President Nizar Amidi, Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, Iraqi officials, religious authorities and the people of Iraq for hosting the body of Ayatollah Khamenei.