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Over 100 nations to attend farewell ceremony for Iran’s late leader

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Over 100 nations to attend farewell ceremony for Iran’s late leader

Official delegations from approximately 100 countries are slated to arrive in Iran to participate in the farewell and funeral ceremonies for the nation’s late leader, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Thursday.

According to the Foreign Ministry spokesman, the state ceremonies will be split into two primary segments on Friday:

Morning Session (8:00 AM – 12:00 PM): The formal memorial and public farewell procession will commence, featuring various dignitaries and international popular organizations.

Afternoon Session (1:30 PM / 2:00 PM): High-ranking global statesmen, heads of state, and top political figures will gather to pay their final respects.

Baghaei concluded by highlighting the broad geographic diversity of the attendees, confirming that representatives from around 100 countries will be present.

The foreign dignitaries will comprise heads of state, prime ministers, parliamentary speakers, foreign ministers, and presidential special envoys, alongside numerous prominent figures and civil society delegations from across the globe.