Khamenei Funeral: Iran Begins Six-Day State Mourning Ceremony
Large crowds gathered in Tehran as Iran launched funeral ceremonies for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following his death in joint US-Israeli airstrikes.
Thousands gather in Tehran for the funeral ceremony of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Khamenei Funeral ceremonies began in Tehran on Sunday as thousands of Iranians gathered to pay tribute to former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, whose death in joint United States-Israeli airstrikes marked a major turning point in the recent regional conflict.
State-organised ceremonies are scheduled to continue for six days across several cities in Iran and neighbouring Iraq before Khamenei is laid to rest in his hometown of Mashhad on Thursday, according to Iranian state media.
Large crowds of supporters of the Islamic Republic assembled in Tehran as the former leader lay in state at a major religious complex, with mourners arriving from different parts of the country to attend the opening ceremony.
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The funeral comes at a politically sensitive time for Iran following the recent conflict involving Israel and the United States. Analysts say the ceremonies are expected to serve not only as a national period of mourning but also as a significant political event for the country’s leadership and supporters.
Iranian authorities have organised ceremonies in multiple locations, allowing the public to participate before the final burial in Mashhad.
Security has been tightened across Tehran and other cities hosting the funeral events as officials prepare for large public gatherings throughout the week.
The funeral is being closely watched by regional and international observers, with attention focused on Iran’s political landscape and the country’s future leadership following Khamenei’s death.
