Iran has begun a state funeral service for around 60 people, including its military commanders, killed in its war with Israel, AFP reports.

The proceedings in Tehran for the nuclear scientists and military commanders killed in Israeli strikes began at 8am local time (9:30am PKT).

“The ceremony to honour the martyrs has officially started,” state TV said, showing footage of people donning black clothes, waving Iranian flags and holding pictures of the slain military commanders.