Iran Holds Funerals for Officials Larijani and Soleimani

March 18, 2026 • Al Jazeera

Iran Holds Funerals for Officials Larijani and Soleimani

Funerals Held for Iranian Officials in Tehran

Funerals were held on [date] for two senior Iranian officials, Ali Larijani and Gholamreza Soleimani, in the capital city of Tehran. The funeral processions drew large crowds of Iranians who attended to pay their respects.

Larijani, a former head of Iran’s National Security Council, passed away on [date]. Soleimani, a senior military commander, was killed in an airstrike in Iraq on January 3. Both officials were prominent figures in the Iranian government and security establishment.

According to reports, thousands of people gathered in Tehran to attend the funeral processions for Larijani and Soleimani. The crowds were seen carrying flags and banners as they marched through the city streets.

The funerals took place at a mosque in Tehran, where officials and dignitaries from Iran attended to pay their respects. The event was also attended by members of the public who came to mourn the loss of the two deceased officials.

Details about the funeral processions are not yet available. However, it is reported that the crowds were large and that many people were seen paying their respects to Larijani and Soleimani.

Source: Al Jazeera