The farewell ceremony for Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, the martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution, began with the opening of gates 6, 8, and 11 on the eastern side and gates 9, 20, and 21 on the northern side of Tehran's Imam Khomeini Mosalla.
Russia's Deputy Security Council Chairman, who has arrived in Tehran to attend the farewell ceremony for Iran's martyred leader, said the Iranian people will prevail in their struggle against the United States.
Iran's Foreign Minister wrote that the martyred leader liberated foreign policy from historical dependencies by instilling a spirit of self-belief, establishing a rationality that was "revolutionary" — not in the sense of emotion, but as a measured connection between ideals and reality.
Iran's Parliament Speaker stated that friendly nations are companions during difficult times, expressing appreciation for the Pakistani people and officials for their support, including during the Ramadan War.
The heads of the three branches of government and a number of officials attended Tehran's Mosalla on Friday to pay their respects to the sacred remains of the martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution.
The commander of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters stated that the priorities set by the martyred commander-in-chief for the armed forces served as the basis for action in the 12-day and Ramadan wars, paving the way for the fighters' victories.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman, on the anniversary of the martyrdom of passengers and crew of the Iranian passenger plane shot down over the Persian Gulf by US Navy missiles, said: "We honor the memory of the Iranian passenger plane martyrs and will never forget the unforgivable crime of the US administration."
Iran's Parliament Speaker, in a meeting with his Belarusian counterpart, emphasized that Iran will strongly demand the full implementation of agreements, adding that if the US and the Zionist regime fail to fulfill their commitments, Iran will resume proportionate actions.
Iran's Acting Defense Minister, in a telephone conversation with Turkey's Defense Minister, emphasized the need for a joint security mechanism among Islamic countries, warned that extra-regional forces cause insecurity, and stressed the expansion of defense cooperation between Tehran and Ankara to strengthen regional stability.
Pakistan's Interior Minister has arrived in Tehran to participate in the funeral ceremony of the martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution and was welcomed by Iran's Interior Minister.