IRGC Quds Force Commander Visits Najaf for Funeral

Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force, General Esmaeil Ghaani, was seen at an airport in the holy city of Najaf, Iraq, on Sunday. He was accompanying an Iranian delegation attending the funeral of a martyred leader of the Islamic Revolution. The video footage, released by Mehr News Agency, shows Ghaani at Najaf International Airport. The purpose of his visit was to participate in the funeral ceremonies for the late leader. According to Mehr News, the delegation included several Iranian officials. The identity of the martyred leader was not specified in the initial report. Najaf is a significant religious center for Shia Muslims, housing the shrine of Imam Ali (a.s.). The presence of the Quds Force commander highlights Iran's ongoing involvement in regional religious and political affairs. The report by Mehr News added that the funeral was held with full honors.