Over 20 Russian journalists in Tehran to cover Ayatollah Khamenei’s funeral ceremonies

Moscow, IRNA – Iran’s Ambassador to Russia, Kazem Jalali, has announced that over 20 journalists from various Russian media outlets have traveled to Tehran to cover the farewell and funeral ceremonies for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

In an interview with IRNA on Monday, Jalali said that the significant presence of Russian journalists at the farewell ceremony for the martyred leader reflects the strategic importance of this event in regional and international equations.
He emphasized that the attendance of such a large number of journalists from prominent Russian networks, news agencies, and newspapers represents one of the most extensive Russian-language media coverages of an official event in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
In discussing media cooperation between the two countries, Jalali emphasized the importance of providing accurate, direct accounts of each other’s developments while also combating Western misinformation about independent nations.
The ambassador noted that the presence of Russian journalists and media professionals reflects Moscow’s strong commitment to presenting this event to global audiences accurately, comprehensively, and impartially. 
In addition, Jalali said that the visit of official and governmental delegations from Russia, along with extensive media coverage in that country and other Russian-speaking countries, will undoubtedly play an important role in strengthening the bonds between the two countries.
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