SAEDNEWS: Former Iranian national security chief Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani has made his first public appearance since reportedly being injured in an Israeli attack, attending a high-profile funeral ceremony in Tehran while visibly leaning on a cane.
According to Saed News, Shamkhani was seen at the funeral for several figures referred to as the “Martyrs of Power,” marking his return to public life after weeks of absence due to injuries sustained in what Iranian sources claim was a targeted assault by Israel.
The image of Shamkhani — walking with a cane and surrounded by high-ranking officials — immediately captured attention, symbolizing both personal resilience and Iran’s narrative of defiance in the face of foreign aggression. The event, widely covered in domestic media, comes amid heightened tensions in the region and ongoing military confrontations with Israel.
Shamkhani, a veteran military commander and influential figure in Iran’s strategic establishment, had remained out of the spotlight since the alleged Israeli operation. His appearance now is likely intended to send a message of continuity and strength, even as Iran reels from recent losses and intensifies its rhetoric against perceived Zionist threats.
Photos from the event have circulated rapidly on social media, fueling speculation about his health and role in Iran’s evolving security apparatus.
