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Iran begins dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war

Authorities expect 15 million to 20 million mourners as officials and foreign delegations gather for state ceremonies and a later burial in Mashhad.

  • Iran began a dayslong funeral in Tehran for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a U.S.-Israeli airstrike in February that triggered a regional war.
  • Millions gathered at the Grand Mosalla prayer complex, chanting slogans demanding revenge and paying respects alongside coffins of Khamenei's family members.
  • Khamenei's coffin, draped with the Iranian flag and his black turban, was displayed publicly for several days alongside coffins of slain family members before planned burial in Mashhad following visits to Shiite centers in Iran and Iraq.
  • The funeral coincided with geopolitical tensions as Iran’s government aimed to show resilience, while the United States granted a temporary ceasefire allowing the ceremonies.
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