Mourners pay respects as Iran’s slain leader Ali Khamenei laid in state
Summary
Iran has begun a seven-day state funeral for its former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an air strike alongside family members. Hundreds of mourners and foreign delegations from about 100 countries are attending ceremonies in Tehran and other cities, while Iran’s military leaders have vowed revenge against the US and Israel.Key Facts
- Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s former Supreme Leader, died in an air strike on February 28, along with his daughter, son-in-law, and granddaughter.
- His seven-day funeral ceremonies started in Tehran, with his body lying in state in a large prayer hall named after Ayatollah Khomeini.
- Khamenei’s son, Mojtaba Khamenei, was named the new Supreme Leader weeks after his father’s death.
- Foreign officials from over 100 countries, including Pakistan, Iraq, and Tajikistan, have come to attend the funeral.
- European countries involved in supporting US and Israeli military actions against Iran were not invited.
- Iranian military leaders, including General Ahmad Vahidi and Major-General Amir Hatami, are publicly involved in the funeral events.
- Iranian armed forces have promised to take revenge on the US and Israel for the killing of Khamenei.
- The funeral procession will move through Tehran, Qom, briefly cross into Iraq, and conclude in Mashhad on July 9.
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