During recent funerary ceremonies in various Iranian cities, mourners chanted “Death to America” and “Death to Israel” following the deaths of prominent military leaders and nuclear scientists. The rallying cries took place at public memorials organized to honor those killed in the Israeli airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities.
Participants—waving flags and carrying photos of the deceased—expressed deep-seated anger toward the two nations, underscoring widespread public outrage. Iranian state media characterized the strikes as deliberate assassinations, and officials have vowed retaliation in response to the loss of national figures.The mass ceremonies drew thousands of people and reflected a hardening national mood amid escalating tensions in the region.