[88737] Changes to the leader's funeral plan in Tehran due to estimates of millions of citizens participating

Changes to the leader's funeral plan in Tehran

Following estimates regarding the scale of mass participation in the funeral ceremonies of the leader of Iran, official sources have announced expected changes to security and traffic arrangements in the capital, Tehran. According to Almira Sharifi Moghadam, a presenter for the state television channel, "the route of the funeral procession will be changed."

The decision was made in light of forecasts indicating the arrival of approximately 15 to 20 million citizens from all over the country to the capital. According to the reporting sources, including the Telegram channels اخبارفوری خبرفوری جنگ امریکا فوری, ایکس‌ فارسی ࡆ FarsiX and اخبارفوری خبرفوری جنگ امریکا حمله, the original route planned from Damavand Street to Azadi Square is not equipped to accommodate the massive human crowd expected.

The reporting channels are identified with the official narrative of the Iranian regime, which emphasizes the magnitude of the event and popular support for the leadership. As of now, no technical details have been published regarding the alternative routes, but the authorities emphasize that it is a necessary change to ensure the management of the large crowd.