Iranian leaders, foreign officials pay respects to Khamenei ahead of grand funeral
Summary
Iran held a mourning ceremony for its slain supreme leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran. Many Iranian officials, foreign dignitaries, and mourners gathered to pay respects before his grand funeral planned for next week.Key Facts
- Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader for over 30 years, was killed four months ago in US-Israeli strikes.
- His body is lying in state at the Grand Mosalla religious complex in Tehran.
- Iranian officials, including President Masoud Pezeshkian and parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, paid their respects.
- Foreign officials from Pakistan, Russia, Afghanistan’s Taliban government, Hamas, and Hezbollah have also attended.
- Around 30 countries are expected to send representatives to the funeral.
- Millions of mourners are expected to participate in public ceremonies and processions before the burial.
- The city is preparing extensively, setting up tents, cooling stations, and decorations for the event.
- Officials have called on Iranians to show unity and remember Khamenei’s leadership.
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