Funeral in Tehran for Ali Larijani and Sailors Killed in U.S.-Israel Attack

The Death of Gholam Reza Soleimani

Also honored at the ceremony was Gholam Reza Soleimani, a high-ranking commander of the Basij forces, a paramilitary organization affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Soleimani was known for overseeing internal security operations and mobilizing civilian forces during times of crisis. His death is seen as both a symbolic and strategic blow to Iran’s domestic security apparatus.

Sinking of the IRIS Dena

A major focus of the funeral was the loss of 84 sailors aboard the IRIS Dena, reportedly sunk in a torpedo strike.

According to Iranian state media, the attack was carried out by the American submarine USS Charlotte (SSN-766) off the coast of Sri Lanka on March 4, 2026.

The incident represents one of the deadliest naval losses for Iran in recent years and underscores the expanding geographic scope of the conflict beyond the Persian Gulf.

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March 18, 2026 | 3:19 pm