INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
in Beirut on Sunday reminded him of similar grand ceremonies in Iran for figures like Imam Khomeini and General Qassem Soleimani, both of
leave a lasting impression on the global consciousness
funerals that have galvanized the population
The funerals of Imam Khomeini in 1989 and General Qassem Soleimani in 2019, separated by almost three decades, were two of them
They served to reinforce the nation's values and demonstrate the public's enthusiastic support for figures considered symbols of their
was held five months after he was assassinated in an Israeli airstrike in southern Beirut
The attack, which targeted the residential building where he was present, involved the use of 85 tons of bombs
due to incessant Israeli attacks
Even on Sunday, despite a ceasefire in place, Israel attempted to disrupt the ceremony by conducting mock air raids over the crowds and
breaking the sound barrier
While the funeral proceeded without disruption, the move risked causing a deadly stampede.Amani pointed out that everything the regime has
done in the past 16 months has been a breach of international law aimed at killing civilians
ambassador himself was a victim of the terrorist blasts, sustaining injuries to one hand and both eyes, one more severely damaged than the
Months later, he still requires frequent medical trips to Tehran for treatment
But Amani considers his injuries an honor, stating, "My blood mixed with those of Lebanese fighters
There is no greater honor than that."Following this funeral, significant developments in the region are anticipated, potentially heralding a
more promising future for the victory of the Resistance, the ambassador asserted
turning point for the region
had offered to host the funeral, but Hezbollah ultimately decided that it should be held in Lebanon
The chants of "Death to Israel" from seemingly unaffected mourners who pointed their fists at Israeli warplanes flying above them on Sunday
may explain the group's decision.
