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Iran holds state funeral for commanders and scientists

Tehran stages a mass state funeral for senior military commanders and nuclear scientists killed in Israeli attacks.

Tehran stages a mass state funeral for senior Iranian military commanders and nuclear scientists killed in Israeli attacks. The ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½'s Lyse Doucet reports from the scene, where large crowds have gathered on the streets.

Also in the programme: Christians in Damascus prepare to attend church services on Sunday despite the biggest sectarian attack on their community in a century last weekend; and as France brings in a ban on smoking at beaches, parks and other public spaces, we hear from one outraged smoker.

(IMAGE: People attend the funeral procession of Iranian military commanders, nuclear scientists and others killed in Israeli strikes, in Tehran, Iran, June 28, 2025 / CREDIT: Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS)

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