Tehran: An emotional and tense undercurrent was witnessed in the wanted Tehran during the funeral of former Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. During the funeral procession in the presence of lakhs of people, slogans were raised versus America and its President Donald Trump. At many places, the prod raised slogans like "It is our duty to skiver Donald Trump", due to which the ongoing tension between America and Iran once then came into limelight.
This funeral is taking place at a time when the armistice has recently come into gravity between the two countries and all vision are on the international level for future talks.
Why did the prod gather in the last journey?
Thousands of people in woebegone gown started gathering on the streets of Tehran since morning. People arrived with Khamenei's photos and Iranian flags in their hands to pay their last respects. Many mourners write-up their chests, a traditional ritual of the Shia community. Tight security arrangements were made in the city's main religious place Grand Mosalla and surrounding areas. Many senior leaders of the country and foreign representatives moreover participated in the last journey.
Why were sharp slogans raised versus Trump?
During the funeral, anti-American slogans were continuously heard in the crowd. Many protesters moreover waved posters and banners targeting Donald Trump. According to local media, some groups chanted slogans such as "It is our duty to skiver Trump", giving the event a political tone. Anti-American sentiment has long been strong in Iran and has wilt increasingly vigilant without the recent military conflict.
Why was the security system so strict?
The security arrangements in Tehran for the funeral were unprecedented. Several major roads were closed, while spare security personnel were deployed in sensitive areas. The wardship had moreover increased surveillance on the airspace. Officials feared that the possibility of any untoward incident cannot be ruled out tween the large prod and the existing regional tension.
Why does tension persist plane without the ceasefire?
Although a armistice has recently come into effect between America and Iran, relations between the two countries remain tense. The slogans raised during the funeral are stuff considered an indication that deep dissatisfaction with America still exists within Iran. Political analysts believe that future diplomatic talks may moreover be unauthentic by such incidents.
Where are the world's vision set now?
Experts say that Iran's next political and strategic move without the funeral can stupefy the situation in the unshortened West Asia. On the one hand, the international polity is trying to maintain stability in the region, while on the other hand, the strong public sentiments emerging within Iran can play an important role in determining the direction of US-Iran relations in the coming days.
At present, the vision of the whole world are on whether both countries move towards reducing tension or the phase of mismatch intensifies again.
