“More than 500 journalists from around the world are expected to attend the ceremonies, with international media outlets set to provide extensive coverage of the events in Tehran,” Mo’tamedian said, according to a press release issued by the public relations office of the Tehran Governorship on Tuesday.
He said the extensive media coverage will demonstrate to the world the strong presence of the Iranian people at the ceremonies and their renewed allegiance to the Islamic Revolution and its leadership.
The governor said the ceremonies to commemorate the martyred leader will take place over three days, beginning on July 4. The ceremony to bid farewell to the martyred leader will be held on July 4 and 5, and the funeral procession is set for July 6, he added.
According to Mo’tamedian, planning for the ceremonies in the capital has been underway across Tehran Province for the past weeks. He said officials from other countries will also attend to pay tribute to the martyred leader.
“All government, state, public, emergency, and healthcare resources have been mobilized to ensure security, safeguard public health, and provide the highest level of services during the farewell and funeral ceremonies for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution. Planning is continuing to accommodate the millions of mourners expected to attend,” he noted.
Measures to ensure security and safety during ceremonies
According to the Tehran governor, all military, law enforcement, security, intelligence, and judicial bodies are fully coordinating their efforts to ensure the ceremonies are held in the capital under conditions of complete security and tranquility.
“Security, law enforcement, and military forces are working around the clock to ensure that people and pilgrims can attend the ceremonies in a secure environment,” he said, adding that efforts are also underway to protect the health and safety of attendees, with a team from the office of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution supervising these measures.
As part of the preparations, more than 400 safety-related issues have already been identified at Tehran’s Grand Mosalla, where the farewell ceremony will take place, the governor said. He added that all of them have been resolved with the cooperation of the Tehran Municipality.
Public assistance in holding ceremonies
The governor said more than 6,000 stations will be set up by volunteers to provide services to participants in the commemoration ceremonies.
The organizers of these stations have already registered, he said, adding that the stations will provide hospitality services to participants, including pilgrims from across Iran.
Emergency and health services in full preparedness
Mo’tamedian said dozens of hospitals and health centers will be on full alert to provide round-the-clock medical services during the three-day commemoration ceremonies in Tehran.
“More than 700 ambulances will be stationed across Tehran, including around the Grand Mosalla, along the funeral procession route, and at locations where pilgrims will be accommodated,” he noted.
A total of 38 ambulance buses and 300 motorcycle ambulances have also been prepared for deployment, the official said, adding that 100 motorcycle ambulances have been added to Tehran Emergency Medical Services’ rescue fleet over the past one to two months.
He said that, given the hot weather and the risk of heatstroke, cooling rooms have been set up in high-density areas so that any pilgrims experiencing heat-related illness can be transferred quickly and receive prompt medical treatment.
