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Iranian parliament speaker Ghalibaf weeps over Khamenei's coffin at funeral

The Zioneer Intelligence Desk
Iranian parliament speaker Ghalibaf weeps over Khamenei's coffin at funeral

Primary source Internal intake · 3 reviewed intake signals · Desk window 18:58

TL;DR

Footage from the funeral procession shows Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf crying over the coffin of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, according to Israeli media. A source described the tears as 'crocodile tears' directed at the deceased leader.

01 · THE DISPATCH

Footage circulating on Iranian Telegram channels and reported by Israeli media shows Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf weeping over the coffin of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei during the funeral procession on Friday. The video, shared widely, captures Ghalibaf leaning over the casket in an emotional display. Some sources have described the tears as 'crocodile tears,' a critical characterization directed at the deceased leader. As The Zioneer reported on Friday at 18:42, the footage aligns with earlier reports of a dramatic state funeral. The event marks the formal farewell to Khamenei, whose death has triggered a period of national mourning and political transition in Iran. No official statement from Ghalibaf's office regarding the footage has been reported.

02 · How it developed

4 developments

  1. Latest

    FM Araghchi reportedly responded to Ghalibaf's weeping with a dismissive remark.

  2. Source mocks Ghalibaf's weeping as 'crocodile tears'.

  3. Video footage shows Ghalibaf weeping over Khamenei's coffin.

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03 · Source and signal

Source and signal

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