Raisi's Funeral: Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei Leads Millions In Street Prayers For President

5 months ago

Ayatollah Khamenei led prayers over President Ebrahim Raeisi and his companions, who died in a helicopter crash in East Azerbaijan. Millions attended the funeral in Tehran, with international dignitaries in attendance. Raeisi's dedication to serving Iran was praised, and nationwide mourning ceremonies took place. The crash also claimed the lives of Iran's foreign minister and other officials.

#Tornado #IowaTornado #Iowawarning #iowatornadomay212024 #iowatornadowindmill #iowatornadowarning #iowatornadooutbreak #iowatornadocoverage #iowaweatherlive #iowastorm #iowaweather #Worldnews #Weathernews #latestnews #news #Oneindianews #Oneindia
~PR.320~ED.155~HT.95~

Transcript

00:00 Massive crowd gathers to bid farewell to President Raisi.

00:05 Final procession begins in Iran.

00:08 Supreme Leader Khamenei leads a heartfelt farewell.

00:14 Ayatollah Saeed Ali Khamenei, the leader of the Islamic Revolution,

00:19 led prayers over the bodies of President Ibrahim Raisi and his companions in Tehran

00:24 as millions gathered for their funeral procession.

00:27 The victims lost their lives in a tragic helicopter crash in East Azerbaijan province.

00:33 On Wednesday morning, the coffins of the eight crash victims arrived at the University of Tehran,

00:39 where Khamenei led the prayers.

00:42 The ceremony was attended by numerous world leaders, president, ambassadors

00:47 and international figures including Ismail Haniyeh of Hamas and Sheikh Naeem Qasim of Lebanese Hezbollah.

00:55 The massive procession moved from the University of Tehran to the iconic Azadi Square later on.

01:01 Iranians gathered at the Imam Khomeini Mujtala of Tehran on Tuesday night

01:07 to pay homage to President Raisi and his associates.

01:10 Earlier, the city of Tabriz and Qom saw millions paying tribute to Raisi on Tuesday morning and evening.

01:17 Ayatollah Khamenei expressed profound sorrow upon the hearing news of

01:22 martyrdom of President Raisi and his companions.

01:25 He noted that the incident occurred while Raisi and his team diligently served the Iranian people.

01:30 The leader emphasized Raisi's tenure both as president and in previous role

01:35 was marked by relentless effort to serve the nation, the people and Islam.

01:39 Khamenei lamented the loss of a sincere and a valuable servant of Iranian nation

01:44 describing Raisi as a tireless worker who never knew fatigue.

01:49 At a ceremony in Tabriz, Iranian Interior Minister Ahmad Wadidi also echoed the nation's mourning,

01:54 highlighting Raisi's popularity and humility.

01:57 The leader also mourned the loss of the foreign minister,

02:00 Abdul Layan who left a legacy of active diplomacy during critical moment of resistance.

02:05 He also praised the effort of the late governor of East Azerbaijan province

02:09 and the province's Friday prayer leader expressing hope for a future rise despite the tragic incident.

02:15 The helicopter carrying Raisi and his entourage crashed on Sunday as it travelled to Tabriz

02:20 from a broader location where the Iranian president had inaugurated a major dam project.

02:25 Among the victims were Foreign Minister Hossein Ahmed Abdul Layan,

02:29 two senior provincial officials, crew members and bodyguards.

02:32 And so, Iran now awaits to bid goodbye to their contentious yet beloved president.

02:38 For more information on the latest news, visit our website www.nbc.org

02:43 For more information on the latest news, visit our website www.nbc.org

02:48 For more information on the latest news, visit our website www.nbc.org

02:53 For more information on the latest news, visit our website www.nbc.org

02:58 For more information on the latest news, visit our website www.nbc.org

Raisi's Funeral: Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei Leads Millions In Street Prayers For President

Category

Transcript

Recommended