Minister of Energy at Funeral: Iran Became a Model for World's Free People Under Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's Guidance

The Power Minister stated at the funeral ceremony of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei that Iran, under his leadership, has become a model for the free peoples of the world. These remarks were made in the context of the farewell and funeral proceedings. The Power Minister also made reference to the servants of the water and electricity industry. This report was covered by nine domestic media outlets.

• The Power Minister described Iran, under the leadership of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as a model for "the free peoples of the world."
• The funeral ceremony of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei provided a venue for speeches by government officials.
• The Power Minister in his remarks referenced the role of servants in the water and electricity industry and employed the phrase "I kiss their hands" in his text.
• This news was published with identical phrasing across all nine media outlets, indicating uniform distribution of the news text.
• IRNA, Mehr, Latest News, Radio and Television News, Radio and Television News Agency, Young Journalists Club, and Breaking News all broadcast this report.
• The exact date of the ceremony and its venue are not specified in the current coverage.
• The name of the Power Minister speaker was not mentioned in the coverage headlines.
• Multiple state and state-aligned media outlets (Radio and Television, IRNA, Mehr) broadcast this news.. **Coverage difference:** All nine covering media outlets published identical phrases, and there is no significant difference in narrative or different emphasis; only "Breaking News" had a minor addition regarding the water and electricity industry. None of the media outlets provided further details such as critical questions, precise timing, or the full text of the speech.