The Iranian opposition website Iran International reported on Thursday. Highlighting The lavish state funeral for President Ibrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdullahian and others killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday was marked by several missteps.
In one instance, an Iranian military honor guard struggled to maintain formation as they carried the coffin of Imam Muhammad Ali al-Hashem in the deceased’s hometown of Tabriz.
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— Iran Iran (@IranIntl) May 23, 2024
Even more embarrassing, a soldier’s trousers appeared to have been torn while struggling with Amir Abdullahyan’s coffin.
During live coverage of the funeral for Raisi and his associates in Tehran on Wednesday, Iranian military honor guards were shown ripping their trousers as they carried the coffin of Iran’s foreign minister. Amirabdollahian He died in a helicopter crash on Sunday. pic.twitter.com/jGemMOJG7l
— Iran International English (@IranIntl_En) May 22, 2024
There has been speculation online that Iran is blaming the ripped trousers on U.S. sanctions, which Iranian leaders have used as an excuse for policy failures over the past five years. Some Iranian officials have said: Condemned US sanctions for depriving Iran of parts needed to properly maintain Mr Raisi’s helicopter.
In addition to the expected harsh criticism on social media, there was real anger in Iran over the army’s unprofessional attitude at the funeral, according to Iran International. Dancing Pallbearers Everything seems so easy in Ghana.
