Islamic Republic News Agency
Coverage of Islamic Republic News Agency in the Nexus archive.
- AP Was There: Millions of mourners attended funeral of Iran’s Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini
Millions of Iranians attended the funeral of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in 1989, leading to chaotic scenes where mourners caused his casket to fall and at least eight people were killed. The event was recognized by Guinness World Records as the largest percentage of a population attending a funeral. The burial was postponed due to unyielding crowds.
- AP Was There: Millions of mourners attended funeral of Iran's Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini
Millions of Iranians attended the funeral of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in 1989, leading to chaotic scenes with at least eight deaths and 11,000 injuries. Guinness World Records recognized the event as the largest percentage of a population attending a funeral. The Associated Press revisited the event as Iran prepares to bury Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
- AP Was There: Millions of mourners attended funeral of Iran's Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini
Millions of mourners attended Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini's funeral in 1989, leading to chaos with eight deaths and 11,000 injuries as the casket was knocked over. The event was recognized by Guinness World Records as the largest funeral turnout percentage, with 10.2 million participants. The Associated Press revisits the story as Iran prepares to bury Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
- Iran announces plans for Seyyed Ali Khamenei funeral, farewell ceremonies
Iran has announced two-day public farewell and funeral ceremonies for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US-Israeli strikes on 28 February. The events, organized by Brigadier General Hassan Hassanzadeh, will take place on 4 and 5 July, with processions in Tehran and Qom, and authorities expect up to 35 million participants.
- Trump rejects Iran's latest response to U.S. ceasefire proposal
Iran has delivered its response to a US ceasefire proposal through Pakistani mediators, according to the Islamic Republic News Agency. The response was given on Sunday. Trump has rejected Iran's latest response.
- Trump rejects Iran's latest response to U.S. ceasefire proposal
Iran has responded to a US ceasefire proposal through Pakistani mediators, according to the Islamic Republic News Agency. The response was delivered on Sunday. Trump has rejected Iran's latest response.
- Trump call’s Iran’s proposal ‘totally unacceptable’
President Trump rejected Iran's response to his administration's peace proposal, calling it 'totally unacceptable'. The response was submitted by Iranian negotiators in Tehran. The president expressed his disapproval on his Truth Social platform.
- Iran sends response to US peace proposal: State media
Iran has submitted a response to the US peace proposal, with negotiations focused on halting hostilities in the region. The proposal was made by the Trump administration. The Islamic Republic News Agency reported on the matter.