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Iran holds funeral for commanders and scientists killed in war with Israel

# Large crowds of mourners dressed in black lined streets in Iran’s capital Tehran as the country held a funeral yesterday for top military commanders, nuclear scientists and civilians killed during Israeli attacks on Iran. At least 16 scientists and 10 senior commanders were among those mourned at the funeral, including armed forces chief Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Revolutionary Guards commander General Hossein Salami, and Guards Aerospace Force chief General Amir Ali Hajizadeh. State TV said the funeral was held for a total of 60 people killed in the war, including four women and four children.