Funeral ceremony in Tehran for IRGC commanders killed in Damascus - in pictures

  • Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi attended the public funerals of seven Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps members killed in an Israeli strike in Syria. The funerals coincided with Quds Day commemorations in Tehran. Getty Images
    Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi attended the public funerals of seven Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps members killed in an Israeli strike in Syria. The funerals coincided with Quds Day commemorations in Tehran. Getty Images
  • Iranians wearing masks of the dead in the funeral procession for the seven Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps members killed, in Tehran. Getty Images
    Iranians wearing masks of the dead in the funeral procession for the seven Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps members killed, in Tehran. Getty Images
  • Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, is an international pro-Palestine event that takes place each year on the last Friday of Ramadan. Getty Images
    Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, is an international pro-Palestine event that takes place each year on the last Friday of Ramadan. Getty Images
  • People attend the funeral procession in Tehran on April 5 for seven Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps members killed in a strike in Syria, which Iran blamed on Israel. AFP
    People attend the funeral procession in Tehran on April 5 for seven Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps members killed in a strike in Syria, which Iran blamed on Israel. AFP
  • The attack flattened the Iranian embassy's consular annex in Damascus. AFP
    The attack flattened the Iranian embassy's consular annex in Damascus. AFP
  • The Guards, including two generals, were killed in the air strike on April 1. AFP
    The Guards, including two generals, were killed in the air strike on April 1. AFP
  • The funeral ceremony coincided with the annual Quds Jerusalem Day commemorations, when Iran and its allies stage marches in support of Palestinians. AFP
    The funeral ceremony coincided with the annual Quds Jerusalem Day commemorations, when Iran and its allies stage marches in support of Palestinians. AFP
  • At least 16 people were killed in the strike in Damascus. AFP
    At least 16 people were killed in the strike in Damascus. AFP
  • It was one of several Israeli attacks on Syria since the war in Gaza started on October 7. AFP
    It was one of several Israeli attacks on Syria since the war in Gaza started on October 7. AFP
  • Iranians burn an Israeli flag during a rally marking Quds Day and the funeral of the IRGC members, in Tehran. Reuters
    Iranians burn an Israeli flag during a rally marking Quds Day and the funeral of the IRGC members, in Tehran. Reuters
  • A mourner touches the coffin of one of the slain members of the IRGC. EPA
    A mourner touches the coffin of one of the slain members of the IRGC. EPA
  • Mohammad Reza Zahedi was among those killed. AFP
    Mohammad Reza Zahedi was among those killed. AFP
  • Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Ebrahim Raisi have vowed to retaliate and punish Israel. AFP
    Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Ebrahim Raisi have vowed to retaliate and punish Israel. AFP
  • Mourners gather at the funeral procession in Tehran. AFP
    Mourners gather at the funeral procession in Tehran. AFP