Event Brief
Iran holds funeral for pilot killed in March mission
Filed: Jul 30, 2026 at 12:09 PM ET
Summary: Iran began funeral ceremonies for air force pilot Majid Kazemi, killed during a March combat mission.
WHO: Iranian air force pilot Majid Kazemi; Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei
WHAT: Funeral ceremonies began for pilot Majid Kazemi after his remains were recovered and identified.
WHEN: Jul 30, 2026 at 11:03 AM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: Kazemi was killed during a combat mission on 2 March 2026 when air defence systems struck the aircraft.
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