Tehran: A senior adviser to Yemen's Ansarullah Supreme Political Council says the massive public turnout at funeral ceremonies for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, refuted Western media portrayals of Iran and demonstrated the country's unity in the face of external threats.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Mohammad Taher An'am, speaking to Yemeni Al-Masirah television, said the crowds in Tehran and Qom reflected a deep bond between the Iranian people and the Islamic Republic, amounting to a practical rebuttal of narratives promoted by Western media over the years.

He emphasized that Iranian society closes ranks when confronted with external threats, with various segments uniting in defense of sovereignty, independence, and national interests.

An'am noted that recent US and Israeli regime strikes against Iran had produced results contrary to the attackers' objectives, strengthening internal cohesion and drawing broader segments of Iranian society toward supporting the government and the Armed Forces.

He pointed out that the message of the ceremonies extended beyond Iran's borders, showing that nations facing external aggression tend to rally more firmly around national institutions, making it harder for hostile powers to achieve their aims through military, political, or media pressure.

The farewell ceremonies for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution have been held during this week in Tehran and Qom provinces and are scheduled in Karbala and Najaf on Wednesday, as well as a burial ceremony in Mashhad on Thursday.

The Leader was martyred on February 28, in US and Israeli airstrikes targeting his residence.